Prins Gustaf (1827−1852)

Julvisa (from Compositions by the most blessed His Royal Highness Prince Gustaf Dedicated to his memory [Part 1.] Sånger vid Piano af G)

Print
  • Year of composition: Christmas Eve 1846 (according to the printed music)
  • Work category: Voice and piano
  • Text author: 'Text by G*****' (according to the printed music; refers to Prince Gustaf)
  • Dedication: [To the memory of Prince Gustaf]
    'Dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince Oscar' (according to the printed music)
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min

Examples of printed editions

Rylander & Komp (?), Ed. no. 349

Description of work

Andante A minor 4/4 (C)

Work comment

The collection includes:
Romans ("I rosens doft, i blomsterlundens gömma")
Julvisa
För Evigt
Hemlängtan
Han vill det så
Julklockorna
Psalmen 451
Romans ("O säg mig strålar lika klar vår blåa sommarsky?")
Svanens Sång 

Libretto/text

1 v. När själen är nöjd
och hjertat [sic] bär fröjd

2 v. Då sångarn hvar dag
rätt finner behag