Composer

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Gustav Mahler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1887 - 1890

Publication Date

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1892

First Performance

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Apr 29, 1892

Average_duration

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4:26

"Nicht wiedersehen! in C minor" is a song composed by Gustav Mahler in 1901. It was premiered on January 20, 1901, in Vienna, Austria. The song is part of Mahler's collection of songs called "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" (The Youth's Magic Horn), which is a collection of German folk poems and songs that Mahler set to music. The song is divided into three movements, with the first and third movements being in C minor and the second movement in C major. The first movement is marked "Sehr langsam und gedehnt" (very slow and sustained) and is characterized by a mournful melody played by the strings. The second movement is marked "Schnell" (fast) and is more upbeat, with a lively melody played by the woodwinds. The third movement is marked "Langsam" (slow) and returns to the mournful melody of the first movement, with the addition of a solo violin playing a haunting melody. The song's lyrics are about a soldier who is leaving his lover and tells her that they will never see each other again. The lyrics are full of sadness and longing, and Mahler's music perfectly captures the emotions of the text. The mournful melodies and slow tempos of the first and third movements convey the sadness and despair of the soldier, while the faster tempo and lively melody of the second movement represent the brief moments of happiness and hope that the soldier and his lover share before their final goodbye. Overall, "Nicht wiedersehen! in C minor" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Mahler's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the emotions of the text through his music.

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