Veslemøy's Song

Johan Halvorsen · 1864–1935

Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7

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Type: Short piece
Setting: Piano
Length: About 3 min
Era: Late Romantic
Nationality: Norwegian
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Notes

Gentle Norwegian melody

About this work

Composed: 1898
Dedicated to: His brother Rolf
First performed: 1899 May 13 (parts 3 and 4 - premiere dates unknown for the others)

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