Composer

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Richard Strauss

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1885

Average_duration

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3:42

'Wer hat's gethan?, AV 84a' is a composition by Richard Strauss, a German composer and conductor. The piece was composed in 1899 and premiered on November 26, 1899, in Munich, Germany. It is a song cycle consisting of six movements, each of which is based on a poem by the German poet, Friedrich Rückert. The first movement, "Wer hat's gethan?" (Who did it?), is a lively and playful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" (I have become lost to the world), is a slow and introspective piece that reflects on the speaker's withdrawal from the world. The third movement, "Ich atmet' einen linden Duft" (I breathed a gentle fragrance), is a delicate and ethereal piece that evokes the scent of flowers. The fourth movement, "Liebst du um Schönheit" (If you love for beauty), is a passionate and romantic piece that explores the nature of love. The fifth movement, "Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder" (Do not look into my songs), is a melancholic and introspective piece that reflects on the speaker's innermost thoughts and feelings. The final movement, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" (I have become lost to the world), is a reprise of the second movement, but with a more triumphant and uplifting tone. Overall, 'Wer hat's gethan?, AV 84a' is a beautiful and complex work that showcases Strauss's mastery of both music and poetry. The piece is characterized by its rich harmonies, intricate melodies, and emotional depth, and it remains a beloved work in the classical music canon.

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