Composer

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Gustav Mahler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1892 - Jul 2008Jul 1898

Publication Date

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1899

First Performance

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Dec 12, 1892 - Jan 18, 1906

Average_duration

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49:26

Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Youth's Magic Horn) is a collection of German folk poems and songs that inspired Gustav Mahler to compose a song cycle of the same name. Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn (12) was composed between 1892 and 1901, and it premiered in Berlin in 1905. The song cycle consists of twelve songs, each with its own unique character and mood. The first song, "Der Schildwache Nachtlied" (The Sentinel's Night Song), is a somber and reflective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "Verlorne Müh" (Wasted Effort), is a lively and playful piece that contrasts with the first. The third song, "Trost im Unglück" (Consolation in Misfortune), is a melancholic piece that features a solo horn and a mournful melody. The fourth song, "Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht?" (Who Composed this Little Song?), is a humorous and lighthearted piece that features a playful melody and a comical text. The fifth song, "Das irdische Leben" (Life on Earth), is a dark and haunting piece that explores the theme of death and the afterlife. The sixth song, "Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt" (St. Anthony of Padua's Sermon to the Fish), is a whimsical and fantastical piece that tells the story of a saint preaching to a group of fish. The seventh song, "Rheinlegendchen" (Little Rhine Legend), is a romantic and nostalgic piece that celebrates the beauty of the Rhine River. The eighth song, "Lob des hohen Verstandes" (In Praise of High Intellect), is a satirical and ironic piece that pokes fun at the idea of intellectual superiority. The ninth song, "Es sungen drei Engel" (Three Angels Were Singing), is a joyful and uplifting piece that celebrates the birth of Christ. The tenth song, "Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen" (Where the Beautiful Trumpets Blow), is a romantic and melancholic piece that tells the story of a soldier who falls in love with a woman he meets on the battlefield. The eleventh song, "Revelge" (Reveille), is a dark and intense piece that explores the horrors of war. The final song, "Der Tamboursg'sell" (The Drummer Boy), is a poignant and emotional piece that tells the story of a young drummer boy who dies in battle. Overall, Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn (12) is a diverse and complex song cycle that explores a wide range of themes and emotions. From playful and humorous to dark and haunting, each song is a unique and powerful expression of Mahler's musical and emotional vision.

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