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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1899

Average_duration

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1:55

"Um schlimme Kinder artig zu machen in E major" is a song composed by Gustav Mahler in 1899. It was premiered on January 20, 1901, in Vienna, Austria. The song is part of a 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 in E major and has a playful and lighthearted character. It is a humorous song about a mother who threatens her misbehaving children with a "bogeyman" if they do not behave. The song has a simple melody and is accompanied by a piano. The piano part is also playful and adds to the overall character of the song. The song has two movements. The first movement is in a fast tempo and has a lively character. The second movement is in a slower tempo and has a more reflective character. The two movements are connected by a short interlude. The first movement begins with a piano introduction that sets the playful character of the song. The singer then enters and sings the first verse, which describes the mother's threat to the children. The second verse describes the children's fear of the bogeyman. The third verse describes the children's obedience to their mother's threat. The movement ends with a repeat of the first verse. The second movement begins with a piano interlude that is more reflective than the introduction to the first movement. The singer then enters and sings a verse that reflects on the mother's threat and the children's fear. The verse ends with a question about the effectiveness of the mother's threat. The movement ends with a repeat of the first verse of the first movement. Overall, "Um schlimme Kinder artig zu machen in E major" is a charming and humorous song that showcases Mahler's ability to set folk poetry to music. The song is a testament to Mahler's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a text in his music.

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