Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Jun 21, 1853

Publication Date

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1856

Average_duration

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1:09

"Das ist ein Tag, der klingen mag" (This is a day that may sound) is a Lied (art song) composed by Clara Wieck Schumann in 1843. It is the fifth song in her Opus 23 collection of six Lieder. The song was premiered in Leipzig on January 25, 1844, with Clara herself at the piano and the famous soprano Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient as the vocalist. The song is written in the key of A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with four lines, and a refrain that is repeated after each stanza. The text is a poem by Friedrich Rückert, which celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy of life. The poem is full of vivid imagery, and Clara's music captures its spirit perfectly. The first movement of the song is marked "Allegro moderato" and begins with a lively piano introduction that sets the tone for the entire piece. The vocal line enters with the first stanza, which describes the beauty of the day and the joy it brings. The refrain follows, with the words "This is a day that may sound," repeated twice. The second movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is more reflective in nature. The second stanza describes the beauty of the countryside and the peace it brings. The refrain follows again, with the words "This is a day that may sound," repeated twice. The third movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is the most energetic of the three. The third stanza describes the joy of life and the happiness it brings. The refrain follows for the final time, with the words "This is a day that may sound," repeated twice. Overall, "Das ist ein Tag, der klingen mag" is a beautiful and uplifting song that celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy of life. Clara Wieck Schumann's music perfectly captures the spirit of the poem, and the song remains a beloved piece of classical music to this day.

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