Composer

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Nikolay Medtner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1905 - 1909

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Nikolay Medtner's 'Poems (6) of Goethe, Op. 18' is a song cycle composed for voice and piano. The cycle was composed in 1907 and premiered in Moscow in the same year. The six movements of the cycle are based on poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German writer and statesman. The first movement, 'Wandrers Nachtlied' (Wanderer's Night Song), is a serene and introspective piece that captures the mood of the poem. The second movement, 'Harfenspieler I' (Harper's Song I), is a lively and playful piece that showcases Medtner's skillful use of rhythm and melody. The third movement, 'Harfenspieler II' (Harper's Song II), is a more somber and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and a sense of melancholy. The fourth movement, 'Ganymed' (Ganymede), is a passionate and dramatic piece that captures the intensity of the poem. The fifth movement, 'Prometheus' (Prometheus), is a powerful and majestic piece that features a soaring melody and a sense of grandeur. The final movement, 'Mignon' (Mignon), is a tender and delicate piece that captures the innocence and vulnerability of the poem. Overall, 'Poems (6) of Goethe, Op. 18' is a masterful work that showcases Medtner's skillful use of melody, harmony, and rhythm. The cycle captures the mood and spirit of Goethe's poetry, and is a testament to Medtner's talent as a composer.

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