Composer

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Carl Loewe

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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6:08

"Der selt'ne Beter, Op. 141" is a song cycle composed by Carl Loewe, a German composer, pianist, and singer. The cycle was composed in 1855 and premiered in the same year. It consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The first movement, "Der selt'ne Beter," is a prayer for peace and tranquility. The second movement, "Die Nachtigall," is a setting of a poem about a nightingale singing in the moonlight. The third movement, "Der Pilgrim," is a setting of a poem about a pilgrim seeking redemption. The fourth movement, "Die Sterne," is a setting of a poem about the stars shining in the night sky. The fifth movement, "Der Einsame," is a setting of a poem about a lonely person seeking solace in nature. The final movement, "Der Wanderer," is a setting of a poem about a wanderer traveling through the countryside. The characteristics of "Der selt'ne Beter, Op. 141" are typical of Loewe's style. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and dramatic contrasts. Loewe was known for his ability to create vivid musical settings of poetry, and "Der selt'ne Beter, Op. 141" is no exception. The cycle is a testament to Loewe's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the emotional depth of Rückert's poetry.

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