G. Nordqvist: Visa. Michael Axelsson, tenor, Henrik Berg, piano.

Visa (meaning "(Simple) Song") from "Visor och sånger, book 1" by Swedish composer Gustaf Nordqvist (1886-1949) performed by Michael Axelsson, tenor, and Henrik Berg, piano.
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Recorded on the 29th of February 2024 in Boda Church, Rättvik, Sweden.

[@HenrikBergpianorganist]

Now that we are in May, why not a little song about the love between Maywind and Cowslip (Primula veris)!🌬🌼I’m once again joined by my tenor friend Michael Axelsson in this song by Gustaf Nordqvist, a composer whose output is largely overlooked, something we’re trying to change! The words by Jakob Tegengren go something like:
"Blinded by the sun I deeply breathe the air of Spring:
The fragrance of birches and pines blended together.
The evening breeze rustles softly.
My thoughts wander along the path of dreams, telling fairytales of you and me:
Maywind is my name, and Cowslip is yours.
Maywind moves around the pasture, blowing coolness in the green linden tree,
Sneakes up to fair Cowslip, caresses her cheek fatigued by Spring.
The red sun sits behind the gate to the pasture, the thrush’s tune rings brighter,
Cowslip drinks the tears of dew, opens her arms to Maywind."
Romantic, isn’t it!💘 Now, as always - don’t forget to click the thumbs-up and subscribe!😃

[@philippelegargean5120]

Well done and happy May to both of you.

[@HenrikBergpianorganist]

Thanks, and likewise! (A little late, trying to catch up 😅)

[@anitajohansson5628]

Underbart, så glad jag blev😊🎶🙏
Vackert pianospel och sång av Michael Axelsson, tenoren med en
stämma så vacker att ögonen tåras 🌹

[@HenrikBergpianorganist]

Tack! Ja, visst sjunger han vackert🙂

[@michaelaxelssontenor]

😍 Lätt att sjunga vackert med en sådan medmusikant! 😀 Dessutom en väldigt fin sång av favoriten Nordqvist!