- Year of composition: According to the book for solo voice and piano the song was first published in 1824.
- Work category: Mixed choir a cappella
- Text author: Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom (1790-1855) [from "Lycksalighetens ö" ('The Island of Bliss')]
- Arrangement/revision: (David Wikander)
- Duration: Approx. 1-5 min
Solo voices/choir
S.A.T.B.
Examples of printed editions
Svenska Skolkvartetten. Tredje samlingen, 100 fyrstämmiga sånger [Svenska Skolkvartetten. Volume 3, 100 four-part songs] Abr. Lundquist, Musikförlag Abr. L. 5306 (printed 1929, 1946)
Description of work
Adagio con espressione F-sharp minor 4/4 (C)
Links
Listen to the solo song on Musica Sveciae's CD production
Work comment
This song also exists in a setting for solo voice and piano. See separate post for that version.
Libretto/text
Stilla, o stilla! Somna från storm och snö!
Ensliga lilla, nu är det tid att dö!