Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Dec 18, 1876

Average_duration

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1:24

Hugo Wolf's "Du bist wie eine Blume" is a Lied, or art song, composed in 1888. The song is based on a poem by Heinrich Heine, and it was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of Wolf's Mörike-Lieder, a collection of 53 Lieder based on poems by Eduard Mörike. "Du bist wie eine Blume" is a simple and elegant song, with a gentle melody that perfectly captures the delicate beauty of the poem. The song is in ABA form, with the A section being a simple and lyrical melody that repeats twice, and the B section being a more complex and dramatic melody that provides a contrast to the A section. The first A section begins with a gentle piano introduction, followed by the singer's entrance with the words "Du bist wie eine Blume" (You are like a flower). The melody is simple and flowing, with a gentle rhythm that perfectly captures the delicate beauty of the poem. The second A section is identical to the first, with the exception of a few minor variations in the piano accompaniment. The B section begins with a dramatic piano introduction, followed by the singer's entrance with the words "So hold und schön und rein" (So tender and beautiful and pure). The melody is more complex and dramatic than the A section, with a more varied rhythm and a greater range of dynamics. The B section provides a contrast to the A section, and it adds a sense of drama and intensity to the song. Overall, "Du bist wie eine Blume" is a beautiful and elegant song that perfectly captures the delicate beauty of Heinrich Heine's poem. The simple and flowing melody, combined with the dramatic and intense B section, creates a sense of balance and harmony that is characteristic of Hugo Wolf's style. The song is a perfect example of the art song genre, and it remains a popular and beloved piece in the classical repertoire.

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