6 Songs, Op 25 (ii. A swan)

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A swan sings once: when about to die. It's a tale that's been a springboard for artists since the 1400s. Grieg's version - to Ibsen's poem - is a lament for something more personal than just the death of a bird. Composer: Edvard Grieg Performer: Malin Christensson (Soprano) Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano) Recording date: 29 June 2011 Date of broadcast: 14 July 2011