Andreas Hallén (1846−1925)

Legender och visor [Legends and songs]

Print

1. Gudule
2. Monika
3. Visa 'Öfver granarnas kronor'

  • Year of composition: (Oscar Levertin's 'Legender och visor' was published in 1891)
  • Work category: Voice and piano
  • Text author: Oscar Levertin (1862-1906)
  • Dedication: To Karl Valentin (according to score print) [probably referring to composer Karl Valentin (1853-1918)]
  • Duration: Approx. 10-15 min

Solo voices/choir

Baritone or Mezzo-soprano (according to score print)

Examples of printed editions

Abr. Lundquists Kungl.Hof-Musikhandel, Abr. L. 4345

Description of work

1. Gudule: Andante con moto A major 6/8
2. Monika: Allegro D minor (- D major) 4/4 (C)
3. Visa [Song]: Allegro vivo varying key signatures 4/4 (C)

Libretto/text

1. Gudule, Gudule, du hvitaste syster på Mechelens altarduk

2. Monika, moder, bladen falla ängarnas örten ren lien slog

3. Öfver granarnas kronor står himmelen blå