Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Jun 1878

Average_duration

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1:15

"Mein Liebchen, wir sassen beisammen" is a Lied composed by Hugo Wolf in 1888. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of Wolf's collection of Mörike-Lieder, which consists of 53 songs based on poems by Eduard Mörike. The song is in A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections being in the same key and the second section modulating to the key of F minor. The piano accompaniment is characterized by a flowing, arpeggiated pattern that creates a sense of movement and momentum. The text of the song is a love poem in which the speaker reminisces about a past moment of intimacy with their beloved. The first section of the song is marked by a sense of nostalgia and longing, with the speaker recalling the warmth and closeness of their time together. The second section introduces a note of tension and uncertainty, as the speaker wonders whether their love will endure. The final section returns to the mood of the opening, with the speaker expressing their desire to be reunited with their beloved. Wolf's setting of the text is marked by his characteristic sensitivity to the nuances of the poetry. He uses subtle shifts in harmony and rhythm to convey the shifting emotions of the speaker, and his use of chromaticism and dissonance adds a sense of complexity and depth to the music. The song is a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer of Lieder, and it remains a beloved part of the repertoire to this day.

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