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Nocturne


The song "Nocturne" by Secret Garden is written in the key of B minor. It was the winning song of the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Norway. The music was composed by Rolf Løvland, and the lyrics were added by the Norwegian writer Petter Skavlan. The song was performed by the Irish-Norwegian duo Fionnuala Sherry and Rolf Løvland, who make up Secret Garden. One interesting trivia about the song is that it is mostly instrumental, with very few lyrics, making it unique compared to other Eurovision entries. The melody of "Nocturne" is hauntingly beautiful, characterized by delicate piano and violin arrangements that convey a sense of calm and tranquility.