Israel Sandström (1824−1880)

1. Ur svenska flottans minnen

Print
  • Year of composition: Collection printed in 1863, song probably composed just before the publication date
  • Work category: Male choir a cappella
  • Text author: 1 a-b Oscar Fredrik, 2 Frans Hedberg
  • Dedication: Choirs for male voices, composed for and dedicated to H.R.H Duke of Östergötland Oscar Fredrik
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min
  • Detailed duration: Less than 5 minutes per song

Examples of printed editions

1. Ur Svenska flottans minnen. Stockholm 1863: Abr. Lundqvists musikhandel

Description of work

1a Östersjön:Allegro moderato F major, 12/8
1b Flaggan opp!:Marsch F major, 4/4
2 Vår flagga: Allegro ma non troppo D major, 4/4


Libretto/text

1a Östersjön:

Du blånande haf,

som mångtusande år

mot Skandiens klippor har slagit

Som brutit din boja

hvar gryende vår

Och frigjord i fjerran har dragit.

Dig egnas min sång

ty jag längtar dit ut

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