Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Mar 5, 1843

Publication Date

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1843

Average_duration

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3:02

"Jagdlied Durch schwankende Wipfel schiesst goldener" is a composition by Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era. The piece was composed in 1841 and premiered in the same year. It is part of a set of six songs for male choir, Op. 59. The piece is characterized by its lively and energetic melody, which captures the excitement and thrill of a hunting expedition. The opening lines of the song, "Durch schwankende Wipfel schiesst goldener Strahl" (Through swaying treetops shoots a golden beam), set the scene for the hunt, with the golden beam representing the sun shining through the trees. The piece is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro vivace," and features a fast-paced melody that captures the excitement of the hunt. The second movement is marked "Andante con moto," and is more subdued, with a slower, more contemplative melody. The final movement is marked "Allegro," and returns to the fast-paced, energetic melody of the first movement. Throughout the piece, Mendelssohn makes use of dynamic contrasts, with sudden shifts from loud to soft and back again. He also employs a variety of vocal techniques, including staccato and legato, to create a sense of movement and excitement. Overall, "Jagdlied Durch schwankende Wipfel schiesst goldener" is a lively and energetic piece that captures the thrill of the hunt. Its use of dynamic contrasts and vocal techniques make it a challenging and rewarding piece for male choirs to perform.

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