• Year of composition: 1915
• Work category: Voice and piano
• Text author: 1. Fågelfri. Hjalmar Procopé (1868–1927)
  2. Barnvisa. Bo Bergman (1869-1967)
  3. En gammal dansrytm. Bo Bergman
  4. Natt. Ernst Norlind (1877-1952)
  5. Gammal bonde. Gustav [Gustaf] Ullman (1881-1945)
  6. Arbetare. Bo Bergman
  [German translations by the composer]
• Dedication: 1. To Knut Hammerén
  2: To Kurt Atterberg
  3. To Oskar Lindberg
  4. To Gustaf Nordqvist
  5: To Algot Haquinius;
  6: To Natanael Berg
• Duration: Approx. 10-15 min

Examples of printed editions

A.B. Nordiska Musikförlaget, N.M.S. 230
Levande Musikarv/Swedish Musical Heritage. Emended edition nos. 2367-2372 (2025)

Location for score and part material

Musik- och Teaterbiblioteket, Stockholm

• Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket

Description of work

1. Fågelfri [Free as a bird]: Allegretto sarcastico E minor 3/4, in total 34 bars
2. Barnvisa [Children’s song]: Allegretto semplice D-sharp minor 2/4, in total 38 bars
3. En gammal dansrytm [An old dance rhythm]: Con brio, e rubato B minor 3/4, in total 36 bars
4. Natt [Night]: Tranquillo C-sharp minor 2/2, in total 40 bars
5. Gammal bonde [An old farmer]: Andantino, poco pesante A minor 4/4 (C), in total 37 bars
6. Arbetare [Workers]: Allegro molto e marcato C minor 2/4, in total 55 bars

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