Prins Gustaf (1827−1852)

Psalmen 451 (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: 'comp. Easter weekend 1850' (according to the printed music)
  • Work category: Voice and piano
  • Dedication: [To the memory of Prince Gustaf]
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min

Examples of printed editions

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

Description of work

Adagio ma non troppo D 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

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