Erik Gustaf Geijer (1783−1847)

Tillegnan (ur Aftonstunder vid Piano-forte tillegnade min Dotter) [Dedication (from Evening moments at the pianoforte, dedicated to my daughter)]

Print
  • Year of composition: 1840 (according to Bluebell Sweden's LP edition)
  • Work category: Voice and piano
  • Dedication: The composer's daughter Agnes
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min

Examples of printed editions

J. C. Hedbom
(Hans Ahlborg Musik in collaboration with the Svenska Klaverets Vänner society, 2007)

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: X: 44:6

Description of work

Andante con moto A major 4/4 (C)

Work comment

This song was printed as an introduction to 'Aftonstunder vid Piano-forte tillegnade min Dotter' [Evening moments at the pianoforte, dedicated to my daughter]

Libretto/text

1. Hur skönt ur Vinterns dvala
Att Våren vaknad se,
Då alla bäckar tala
Och alla blommor le.

2. Men skönare än våren
Är hjärtats trofasthet
Som blomstrar genom åren
Och ej av vinter vet.