Composer

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Gustav Mahler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1887 - 1890

Publication Date

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1892

First Performance

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Apr 29, 1892 - Dec 13, 1907

Average_duration

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10:32

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Gustav Mahler's "Aus der Jugendzeit, Vol. 2, songs (4)" is a collection of four songs that were composed in 1880-1881. The songs were premiered in 1881 in Vienna, Austria. The four songs in the collection are "Phantasie," "Ich ging mit Lust," "Erinnerung," and "Hans und Grethe." The first song, "Phantasie," is a lively and playful piece that showcases Mahler's skill in creating intricate melodies. The song is characterized by its use of syncopation and its playful, almost childlike tone. The second song, "Ich ging mit Lust," is a more introspective piece that explores themes of love and loss. The song is characterized by its use of chromaticism and its haunting, melancholic melody. The third song, "Erinnerung," is a nostalgic piece that reflects on the joys and sorrows of youth. The song is characterized by its use of rich harmonies and its wistful, introspective melody. The final song, "Hans und Grethe," is a lighthearted piece that tells the story of two children who get lost in the woods. The song is characterized by its use of folk melodies and its playful, whimsical tone. Overall, "Aus der Jugendzeit, Vol. 2, songs (4)" is a collection of songs that showcases Mahler's versatility as a composer. The songs range from playful and lighthearted to introspective and melancholic, and they demonstrate Mahler's skill in creating intricate melodies and rich harmonies.

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