Composer

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Othmar Schoeck

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1912

Publication Date

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1917

First Performance

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Jan 30, 1914

Average_duration

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2:16

"Mit einem gemalten Bande, Op. 19a/4" is a song composed by Othmar Schoeck, a Swiss composer known for his vocal music. The song was composed in 1917 and premiered the same year. It is part of a collection of songs titled "Elegie," which was inspired by the poetry of Nikolaus Lenau. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a melancholic and introspective mood. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, allowing the vocal line to take center stage. The lyrics describe a lover's longing for a lost love, and the music reflects this sense of yearning. The second movement is marked "Allegro moderato" and is more upbeat and energetic than the first. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with a driving rhythm that propels the music forward. The lyrics describe the joy of being reunited with a loved one, and the music reflects this sense of happiness and excitement. The final movement is marked "Andante con moto" and returns to the introspective mood of the first movement. The piano accompaniment is once again sparse and delicate, and the vocal line is characterized by long, sustained notes. The lyrics describe the bittersweet nature of love, and the music reflects this sense of both joy and sadness. Overall, "Mit einem gemalten Bande, Op. 19a/4" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Schoeck's skill as a composer of vocal music. The three movements each have their own distinct characteristics, but together they form a cohesive and emotionally powerful whole.

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