Composer

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Gustav Mahler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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Jun 14, 1901

Publication Date

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1905

First Performance

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Jan 29, 1905

Average_duration

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1:27

"Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder" is a song composed by Gustav Mahler in 1901. It is the second song in his collection of five songs titled "Kindertotenlieder" (Songs on the Death of Children). The premiere of the song was in Vienna in 1905, with the composer conducting. The song is written in F major and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section is marked "Sehr langsam und gedehnt" (very slow and drawn out) and is characterized by a mournful melody played by the strings. The second section is marked "Etwas bewegter" (somewhat more animated) and features a more lively melody played by the woodwinds. The final section is marked "Sehr langsam" (very slow) and returns to the mournful melody of the first section. The lyrics of the song were written by Friedrich Rückert and deal with the theme of grief and loss. The title "Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder" can be translated as "Do not look into my songs" and suggests a desire for privacy and solitude in the face of grief. Overall, "Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder" is a haunting and deeply emotional song that showcases Mahler's skill as a composer. Its use of contrasting melodies and moods creates a sense of tension and release that perfectly captures the complex emotions of grief and loss.

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