Haugtussa, Op. 67 – Edvard Grieg’s Only Complete Song Cycle
Haugtussa is a deeply emotional and evocative song cycle for soprano and piano, composed by Edvard Grieg in 1895 and published in 1898. The work is based on poems by Norwegian writer Arne Garborg, portraying the young shepherd girl Veslemøy, her life in nature, her first love, and the heartbreak that follows.
Grieg was highly influenced by Norwegian folk music, which is evident throughout Haugtussa. The harmonies and melodies reflect both the melancholic Nordic tone and the lyrical, almost impressionistic style he developed in his later years. The cycle presents a wide range of emotions – from innocence and joy in Blåbærli and Killingdans to sorrow and despair in Vond dag and Ved Gjætle-Bekken.
This work is a cornerstone of romantic art song repertoire and a favorite among sopranos seeking to explore the Nordic soundscape and the deeply expressive nature of Grieg’s compositions.
- Det syng (The Enticement)
- Veslemøy (Young Maiden)
- Blåbærli (Blueberry Slope)
- Møte (The Tryst)
- Elsk (Love)
- Killingdans (Kidlings' Dance)
- Vond dag (Hurtful Day)
- Ved Gjætle-Bekken (At the Brook)
| Arrangement | Medium Voice, Piano Accompaniment |
| Genres | Classical |
| NumberOfPages | 60 |
| Publisher | Edition Peters |
| Contributors | Grieg, Edvard(Composer) |
| Language | English, German |