Composer

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Carl Loewe

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Carl Loewe's 'Gesänge (3), Op. 123' is a collection of three songs composed in 1850. The premiere of the work took place in the same year in Berlin. The three songs are titled 'Der Fischerknabe', 'Die Sennin', and 'Der König von Thule'. The first song, 'Der Fischerknabe', is a ballad that tells the story of a young fisherman who falls in love with a mermaid. The song is characterized by its flowing melody and the use of chromatic harmonies to create a sense of mystery and enchantment. The second song, 'Die Sennin', is a pastoral song that depicts the life of a shepherdess. The song is characterized by its simple, folk-like melody and the use of drone-like harmonies to create a sense of tranquility and peace. The third song, 'Der König von Thule', is a ballad that tells the story of a king who is deeply in love with his queen. The song is characterized by its dramatic melody and the use of rich harmonies to create a sense of passion and longing. Overall, 'Gesänge (3), Op. 123' is a collection of songs that showcases Loewe's skill as a composer of ballads and pastoral songs. The songs are characterized by their flowing melodies, rich harmonies, and evocative storytelling.

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