Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1911 - 1916

Average_duration

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14:31

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's 'Einfache Lieder, Op. 9' is a song cycle composed in 1911 when he was just 14 years old. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in the same year. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first song, 'Glückwunsch' (Congratulations), is a joyful and celebratory piece that features a lively piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal melody. The second song, 'Liebesbriefchen' (Love Letter), is a tender and romantic piece that showcases Korngold's gift for melody and his ability to create a sense of intimacy and longing. The third song, 'Schneeglöckchen' (Snowdrops), is a delicate and atmospheric piece that evokes the beauty and fragility of nature. The fourth song, 'Minnelied' (Love Song), is a passionate and dramatic piece that features a sweeping vocal melody and a richly textured piano accompaniment. The fifth song, 'Abschiedslied' (Farewell Song), is a melancholy and introspective piece that explores themes of loss and separation. The final song, 'Gebet' (Prayer), is a solemn and contemplative piece that features a simple and haunting vocal melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. Overall, 'Einfache Lieder, Op. 9' is a remarkable achievement for a composer so young. The cycle showcases Korngold's prodigious talent for melody and his ability to create a wide range of moods and emotions through his music. The work also foreshadows the lush and romantic style that would become Korngold's trademark in his later works.

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