Ivar Hallström (1826−1901)

Fem norske Viser [Five Norwegian songs]. 2. En Sommerkvæld

Print
  • Year of composition: Year of composition uncertain. Printed in 1886
  • Work category: Voice and piano
  • Text author: "Ord af Reitan" ['Lyrics by Reitan'; according to the printed edition; referring to Anders Jørgensen Reitan (1826-1872)]
  • Dedication: To Mrs. Fredrika Limnell (according to the printed edition) [probably referring to Swedish philanthropist, mecenate, feminist and salonist Fredrika Limnell (1816-1897)]
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min

Examples of printed editions

Abr. Lundquist, Abr. L. 2336

Description of work

Lento E-flat major 4/4 (C)


Work comment

The book includes:
1. I Dalen
2. En Sommerkvæld
3. Ingerid Sletten
4. Holder du af mig
5. Min Sæterdal
(see individual posts for each song)


Libretto/text

1. Ved Tjærnets dunkle Vove jeg gik med sagte Fjed
og lyttede saa stille til Sommerkvældens Fred 

2. Der sad jeg taus og længe, og fra mit skjulte Sted
mig drømte til de Egne, hvor slt er salig Fred