Composer

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Alexander von Zemlinsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1900 - 1901

Average_duration

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10:20

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Alexander von Zemlinsky's 'Ehetanzlied and Other Songs, Op. 10' is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1901. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in 1902, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The first song in the collection, 'Ehetanzlied' (Wedding Dance Song), is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the festive atmosphere of a wedding celebration. The second song, 'Die drei Schwestern' (The Three Sisters), is a haunting and melancholic piece that tells the story of three sisters who are doomed to wander the earth forever. The third song, 'Lied der Jungfrau' (Song of the Virgin), is a gentle and lyrical piece that celebrates the purity and innocence of the Virgin Mary. The fourth song, 'Die Mädchen mit den verbundenen Augen' (The Girls with the Blindfolds), is a playful and whimsical piece that tells the story of a group of girls who play a game of blind man's bluff. The fifth song, 'Als ihr Geliebter schied' (When Her Lover Departed), is a poignant and emotional piece that tells the story of a woman who is left alone after her lover departs. The final song in the collection, 'Und kehrt er einst heim' (And If He Returns Home One Day), is a hopeful and optimistic piece that expresses the longing and anticipation of a woman waiting for her lover to return. Overall, 'Ehetanzlied and Other Songs, Op. 10' is a diverse and expressive collection of songs that showcases Zemlinsky's skill as a composer of vocal music. The songs range from lively and rhythmic to haunting and melancholic, and each one tells a unique and compelling story. The collection is a testament to Zemlinsky's ability to capture the full range of human emotions through music.

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