Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

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1899

Publication Date

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1904

Average_duration

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25:09

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

Max Reger's 'Folk Songs (9) for male chorus' is a collection of nine songs that were composed in 1899. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd January 1900 in Munich, Germany. The work is divided into nine movements, each of which is based on a different folk song. The first movement, 'Es waren zwei Königskinder', is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast tempo and a strong rhythmic pulse. The second movement, 'Es freit ein wilder Wassermann', is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a haunting melody and a more subdued rhythmic pulse. The third movement, 'Es geht ein dunkle Wolk herein', is a dramatic and powerful piece that features a strong sense of tension and release. The fourth movement, 'Es waren zwei Königskinder', is a more lighthearted and playful piece that features a lively melody and a bouncy rhythmic pulse. The fifth movement, 'Es fiel ein Reif in der Frühlingsnacht', is a more introspective and reflective piece that features a slower tempo and a more contemplative melody. The sixth movement, 'Es waren zwei Königskinder', is a more dramatic and intense piece that features a strong sense of tension and release. The seventh movement, 'Es ist ein Schnitter, heißt der Tod', is a somber and mournful piece that features a slow tempo and a melancholy melody. The eighth movement, 'Es waren zwei Königskinder', is a more lighthearted and playful piece that features a lively melody and a bouncy rhythmic pulse. The final movement, 'Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen', is a more celebratory and joyful piece that features a fast tempo and a lively melody. Overall, the 'Folk Songs (9) for male chorus' is a diverse and engaging work that showcases Reger's skill as a composer and his ability to work with a variety of different musical styles and genres.

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