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Songs (12), Op.35 Stirb', Lieb' und Freud’

Songs (12), Op. 35 Stirb', Lieb' und Freud’

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Songs (12), Op.35 Wanderlied

Songs (12), Op. 35 Wanderlied

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Songs (12), Op.35 Lust der Sturmnacht

Songs (12), Op. 35 Lust der Sturmnacht

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Songs (12), Op.35 Stille Liebe

Songs (12), Op. 35 Stille Liebe

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Songs (12), Op.35 Wanderung

Songs (12), Op. 35 Wanderung

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Songs (12), Op.35 Sehnsucht nach der Waldgegend

Songs (12), Op. 35 Sehnsucht nach der Waldgegend

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Songs (12), Op.35 Auf das Trinkglas eines verstorbenen Freundes

Songs (12), Op. 35 Auf das Trinkglas eines verstorbenen Freundes

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Songs (12), Op.35 Frage

Songs (12), Op. 35 Frage

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Songs (12), Op.35 Erstes Grün

Songs (12), Op. 35 Erstes Grün

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Songs (12), Op.35 Stille Tränen

Songs (12), Op. 35 Stille Tränen

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Songs (12), Op.35 Wer machte dich so krank?

Songs (12), Op. 35 Wer machte dich so krank?

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Songs (12), Op.35 Alte Laute

Songs (12), Op. 35 Alte Laute

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Keinen hat es noch gereut

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Keinen hat es noch gereut

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Traun! Bogen und Pfeil

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Traun! Bogen und Pfeil

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Sind es Schmerzen, sind es Freuden

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Sind es Schmerzen, sind es Freuden

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Liebe kam aus fernen Landen

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Liebe kam aus fernen Landen

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 So willst du des Armen

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 So willst du des Armen

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Wie soll ich die Freude

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Wie soll ich die Freude

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 War es dir, dem diese Lippen bebten

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 War es dir, dem diese Lippen bebten

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Wir müssen uns trennen

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Wir müssen uns trennen

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Ruhe, Süssliebchen

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Ruhe, Süssliebchen

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Verzweiflung 'So tönet denn, schäumende Wellen'

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Verzweiflung 'So tönet denn, schäumende Wellen'

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Wie schnell verschwindet

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Wie schnell verschwindet

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Muss es eine Trennung geben

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Muss es eine Trennung geben

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Sulima 'Geliebter, wo zaudert'

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Sulima 'Geliebter, wo zaudert'

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Wie froh und frisch

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Wie froh und frisch

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Romances (15) from Tieck's "The Beautiful Magelone", Op. 33 Treue Liebe dauert lange

Romances (15) from Tieck's "Die schöne Magelone", Op. 33 Treue Liebe dauert lange

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Rain Song, Op. 59/3 Regenlied 'Walle, Regen, walle nieder'

Regenlied, Op. 59/3 Regenlied 'Walle, Regen, walle nieder'

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Your black eye keeps so still, Op. 59/8 Dein blaues Auge

Dein blaues Auge hält so still, Op. 59/8 Dein blaues Auge

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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My sore heart calls for gentle rest, Op. 59/7 Mein wundes Herz verlangt

Mein wundes Herz verlangt nach milder Ruh, Op. 59/7 Mein wundes Herz verlangt

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Echoes, Op. 59/4 Nachklang 'Regentropfen aus den Bäumen'

Nachklang, Op. 59/4 Nachklang 'Regentropfen aus den Bäumen'

Brahms Songbook, Vol. 1: Romanzen aus Magelone, Regenlie-Zyklus

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Introduction Introduction

Introduction

The uncle from Boston Act I: Overture [excerpt]

Der Onkel aus Boston Act I: Overture [excerpt]

Der Onkel aus Boston (The Uncle from Boston), a three-act dramatic work by Felix Mendelssohn, begun in May 1822 and completed in November 1823

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Der Onkel aus Boston (The Uncle from Boston), a three-act dramatic work by Felix Mendelssohn, begun in May 1822 and completed in November 1823 Der Onkel aus Boston (The Uncle from Boston), a three-act dramatic work by Felix Mendelssohn, begun in May 1822 and completed in November 1823

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Children's piece, for piano in G major, Op. 72/1 Sechs Kinderst체cke, Op. 72 (Six Children's Pieces) - No. 1. Allegro non troppo

Kinderstück, for piano in G major, Op. 72/1 Sechs Kinderst체cke, Op. 72 (Six Children's Pieces) - No. 1. Allegro non troppo

An extract from Mendelssohn's piano collection Kinderst체cke (Children's Pieces), published after the composer's death in 1847

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An extract from Mendelssohn's piano collection Kinderst체cke (Children's Pieces), published after the composer's death in 1847 An extract from Mendelssohn's piano collection Kinderst체cke (Children's Pieces), published after the composer's death in 1847

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Song for my good father's birthday Lied zum Geburtstag meines guten Vaters

Lied zum Gebrutstag meines guten Vaters Lied zum Geburtstag meines guten Vaters

By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Already Acquired an Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositions Across a Range of Genres: Chamber Music, Psalm Settings, String Sinfonias and Keyboard Works

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By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Already Acquired an Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositions Across a Range of Genres: Chamber Music, Psalm Settings, String Sinfonias and Keyboard Works By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Already Acquired an Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositions Across a Range of Genres: Chamber Music, Psalm Settings, String Sinfonias and Keyboard Works

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Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20 III. Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo [excerpt]

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A Similar Musical Atmosphere Was Created in the Second of Mendelssohn's Towering Early Works: His Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Finished in Early August 1826 and, Like the Octet, Most Probably First Performed in the Family Home A Similar Musical Atmosphere Was Created in the Second of Mendelssohn's Towering Early Works: His Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Finished in Early August 1826 and, Like the Octet, Most Probably First Performed in the Family Home

A Midsummer Night's Dream, overture, Op. 21 Overture [excerpt]

The Period also Witnessed the Inensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Styles, Particularly Sacred Vocal Music

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The Period also Witnessed the Inensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Styles, Particularly Sacred Vocal Music The Period also Witnessed the Inensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Styles, Particularly Sacred Vocal Music

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Est time in G minor/A major [excerpt]

Hora est in G minor/A major [excerpt]

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1829 Saw the Beginning of Mendelssohn's Grand Tour of Europe, a Series of Excursions That Took the Composer North to Scotland and South to Italy, Both Countries Providing Inspiration for Symphonies He Would Go On to Write 1829 Saw the Beginning of Mendelssohn's Grand Tour of Europe, a Series of Excursions That Took the Composer North to Scotland and South to Italy, Both Countries Providing Inspiration for Symphonies He Would Go On to Write

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The Hebrides in B minor, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave" [excerpt]

At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelssohn First Contemplated a Large-Scale Orchestral Work Now Known as the Reformation Symphony

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At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelssohn First Contemplated a Large-Scale Orchestral Work Now Known as the Reformation Symphony At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelssohn First Contemplated a Large-Scale Orchestral Work Now Known as the Reformation Symphony

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Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 Italian IV. Saltarello: Presto [excerpt]

Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian" IV. Saltarello: Presto [excerpt]

The Second Opportunity to Present Itself on Mendelssohn's Return to Berlin, Following His European Tour, Was the Directorship of the 15th Niederrheinisches Musikfest...

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The Second Opportunity to Present Itself on Mendelssohn's Return to Berlin, Following His European Tour, Was the Directorship of the 15th Niederrheinisches Musikfest... The Second Opportunity to Present Itself on Mendelssohn's Return to Berlin, Following His European Tour, Was the Directorship of the 15th Niederrheinisches Musikfest...

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Overture for orchestra in C major "Trumpet", Op. 101 [excerpt]

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The Success of Mendelssohn's Directorship of the D체sseldorf Festival - to One Commentator, ''the Greatest Public Success That He Had Yet Had in Germany' - Led to a Three-Year Appointment as Director of Music in the City The Success of Mendelssohn's Directorship of the D체sseldorf Festival - to One Commentator, ''the Greatest Public Success That He Had Yet Had in Germany' - Led to a Three-Year Appointment as Director of Music in the City

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Paul, Op. 36 How Lovely Are the Messengers (Sung in English) [excerpt]

Paulus, Op. 36 How Lovely Are the Messengers (Sung in English) [excerpt]

Roughly One Month Earlier, the 9th of September 1836, Mendelssohn Had Become Engaged to C챕cile Jeanrenaud...

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Roughly One Month Earlier, the 9th of September 1836, Mendelssohn Had Become Engaged to C챕cile Jeanrenaud... Roughly One Month Earlier, the 9th of September 1836, Mendelssohn Had Become Engaged to C챕cile Jeanrenaud...

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Motets (3) for female chorus & organ, Op. 39 No. 1. Veni, Domine (Hear My Prayer, O Lord) [excerpt]

The Next Few Years in Leipzig Witnessed the Completion of Mendelssohn's String Quartets Op. 44, His Piano Trio in D Minor, the Overture 'Ruy Blas'...

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The Next Few Years in Leipzig Witnessed the Completion of Mendelssohn's String Quartets Op. 44, His Piano Trio in D Minor, the Overture 'Ruy Blas'... The Next Few Years in Leipzig Witnessed the Completion of Mendelssohn's String Quartets Op. 44, His Piano Trio in D Minor, the Overture 'Ruy Blas'...

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Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor/C major, Op. 65/2 II. Allegro maestoso e vivace [excerpt]

It Is Easy to Forget That, While Mendelssohn Was Most Famous During His Lifetime as a Composer, Conductor and virtuoso pianist, His Skills Extended to the Organ

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It Is Easy to Forget That, While Mendelssohn Was Most Famous During His Lifetime as a Composer, Conductor and virtuoso pianist, His Skills Extended to the Organ It Is Easy to Forget That, While Mendelssohn Was Most Famous During His Lifetime as a Composer, Conductor and virtuoso pianist, His Skills Extended to the Organ

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Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 III. Allegro molto vivace [excerpt]

Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 III. Allegro molto vivace [excerpt]

Hear My Prayer, a Short Standalone Piece of Sacred Choral Music Also Composed in 1844, Cannot Be Described as a Masterpiece

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Hear My Prayer, a Short Standalone Piece of Sacred Choral Music Also Composed in 1844, Cannot Be Described as a Masterpiece Hear My Prayer, a Short Standalone Piece of Sacred Choral Music Also Composed in 1844, Cannot Be Described as a Masterpiece

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Hear My Prayer in G major [excerpt]

Ten Years After the Premiere of St Paul, Mendelssohn Turned His Attention Once Again to the Genre of the Oratorio: the Result Was Elijah...

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Ten Years After the Premiere of St Paul, Mendelssohn Turned His Attention Once Again to the Genre of the Oratorio: the Result Was Elijah... Ten Years After the Premiere of St Paul, Mendelssohn Turned His Attention Once Again to the Genre of the Oratorio: the Result Was Elijah...

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Elijah, Op.70 Part II, No. 42. Alsdann wird euer Licht hervorbrechen (And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth [excerpt]

Elijah, Op. 70 Part II, No. 42. Alsdann wird euer Licht hervorbrechen (And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth [excerpt]

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Mendelssohn Died on the 4th of November 1847 Following a Series of Strokes Mendelssohn Died on the 4th of November 1847 Following a Series of Strokes

Mendelssohn Died on the 4th of November 1847 Following a Series of Strokes

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Song Without Words for piano No. 28 in G major, Op. 62/4 Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 5, Op. 62 - No. 28 in G major, Op. 62, No. 4

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Songs (4), Op. 27 No. 3, Heimliche Aufforderung

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Songs (5), Op.39 No. 4, Befreit

Songs (5), Op. 39 No. 4, Befreit

Songs (4), Op. 27 No. 4, Morgen

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Songs (8) from "Last Leaves", Op. 10 No. 8, Allerseelen

Songs (8) from "Letzte Blätter", Op. 10 No. 8, Allerseelen

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Ned Rorem

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

40 Most Beautiful Winter Classics

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Nightingales waving their feathers merrily, Op. 6/6

Nachtigallen schwingen lustig ihr Gefieder, Op. 6/6

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Despair, Op. 72/4

Verzagen, Op. 72/4

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Larksong, Op. 70/2

Lerchengesang, Op. 70/2

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No more going to you, Op. 32/2

Nicht mehr zu dir zu gehen, Op. 32/2

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Over the Heath, Op. 86/4

Über die Heide, Op. 86/4

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How do I pull myself together in the night, Op. 32/1

Wie rafft ich mich auf in der Nacht, Op. 32/1

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To an Aeolian Harp, Op. 19/5

An eine Äolsharfe, Op. 19/5

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In the churchyard, Op. 105/4

Auf dem Kirchhofe, Op. 105/4

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Of Eternal Love, Op. 43/1

Von ewiger Liebe, Op. 43/1

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To the Nightingale, Op. 46/4

An die Nachtigall, Op. 46/4

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O Cool Forest, Op. 72/3

O Kühler Wald, Op. 72/3

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Look at the flowers, Op. 96/3

Es schauen die blumen, Op. 96/3

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Nightingale, Op. 97/1

Nachtigall, Op. 97/1

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Field Solitude, Op. 86/2

Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 86/2

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Nightwalker, Op. 86/3

Nachtwandler, Op. 86/3

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Dusk, Op. 49/5

Abenddämmerung, Op. 49/5

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 I. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 I. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 II. Aus meinen Tränen spriessen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 II. Aus meinen Tränen spriessen

Poet's Love, Op. 48 III. Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 III. Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne

Poet's Love, Op. 48 IV. Wenn ich in deine Augen seh

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 IV. Wenn ich in deine Augen seh

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 V. Ich will meine Selle tauchen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 V. Ich will meine Selle tauchen

Poet's Love, Op. 48 VI. Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 VI. Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 VII. Ich grolle nicht

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 VII. Ich grolle nicht

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 VIII. Und wüssten's die Blumen, die kleinen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 VIII. Und wüssten's die Blumen, die kleinen

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 IX. Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 IX. Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 X. Hör' ich das Liedchen klingen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 X. Hör' ich das Liedchen klingen

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 XI. Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 XI. Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 XII. Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 XII. Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 XIII. Ich hab' im Traum geweinet

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 XIII. Ich hab' im Traum geweinet

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 XIV. Allnächtlich im Traume

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 XIV. Allnächtlich im Traume

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 XV. Aus alten Märchen winkt es

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 XV. Aus alten Märchen winkt es

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Poet's Love, Op. 48 XVI. Die alten, bösen Lieder

Dichterliebe, Op. 48 XVI. Die alten, bösen Lieder