Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1852

Average_duration

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1:22

Robert Schumann's 'Nach der Geburt ihres Sohnes, Op. 135/2' is a song cycle composed in 1853. The premiere of the work took place in Leipzig on December 5, 1853, with the composer's wife, Clara Schumann, as the soloist. The song cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Justinus Kerner. The poems deal with the emotions and experiences of a mother after the birth of her child. The first movement, 'Sehnsucht nach der Waldgegend' (Longing for the Forest), is a gentle lullaby that expresses the mother's desire to escape from the noise and bustle of the city and return to the peacefulness of nature. The second movement, 'Auf ihrem Grab' (On Her Grave), is a mournful reflection on the death of a child, with the mother imagining herself lying beside her child in the grave. The third movement, 'Volksliedchen' (Folk Song), is a cheerful and playful song that celebrates the joy of motherhood. The fourth movement, 'Ein altes Lied' (An Old Song), is a nostalgic and wistful reflection on the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The fifth movement, 'Trost im Gesang' (Comfort in Song), is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages the mother to find solace in music and the beauty of the world around her. The final movement, 'Frühlingslied' (Spring Song), is a joyful celebration of new life and the arrival of spring. The music is bright and energetic, with a sense of renewal and optimism. Overall, 'Nach der Geburt ihres Sohnes, Op. 135/2' is a deeply personal and emotional work that reflects Schumann's own experiences as a father and husband. The music is characterized by its sensitivity and expressiveness, with a focus on the beauty and complexity of human emotions.

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