The Song of Siri Dale, from Evard Grieg's 19 Norwegian Folksongs Op. 66, is a marvellous miniature for piano (available separately) incorporated into this choral piece. Inspired by a folk song, the original words (attributed to Frants Beyer, 1896) are the basis for this short, original arrangement for SATB choir and piano.
I was but barely seventeen when I fell in love,
Which will never leave my memory for as long as I shall live.
While others enjoy themselves in their youth
I must grieve in sorrow, shedding many tears,
Here's the original piano tune played by Norwegian pianist Geir Botnen from the CD Grieg: Norwegian Folk Songs and Peasant Dances from Op. 66 & Op. 72 ~ youtu.be/M2ViFTAoHvI
The CD also includes a version of the folk tune sung by Reidun Horvei ~ youtu.be/vldwtK44Mg8
An unusual, haunting version played by Norwegian jazzz musician, Karl Seglem, from his 2010 CD Ossicles ~ youtube.com/watch?v=-Dlgep5zQ8c
































