Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1899

Publication Date

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1899

Average_duration

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1:57

"Der Himmel hat eine Träne geweint, Op. 35/2" is a Lied composed by Max Reger in 1900. It was premiered in the same year in Munich, Germany. The piece is part of a collection of six Lieder, Op. 35, which were composed for voice and piano. The Lied is in the key of F minor and has a slow tempo. It consists of three verses, each with a different melody. The first verse is sung in a low register, while the second and third verses are sung in a higher register. The piano accompaniment is melancholic and reflects the sadness of the text. The text of the Lied is a poem by Heinrich Heine, which tells the story of a woman who has lost her lover. She looks up at the sky and sees a tear falling from heaven, which she believes is a sign of her lover's sadness. The poem is full of imagery and metaphors, which Reger captures in his music. Reger's setting of the text is characterized by its chromaticism and use of dissonance. The harmonies are complex and often unexpected, adding to the emotional intensity of the piece. The piano accompaniment is also highly expressive, with sweeping arpeggios and dramatic chords. Overall, "Der Himmel hat eine Träne geweint, Op. 35/2" is a powerful and moving Lied that showcases Reger's skill as a composer. Its emotional depth and complexity make it a challenging but rewarding piece for both performers and listeners.

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