Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1832 - Jan 23, 1837

Publication Date

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1837

Average_duration

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3:41

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn composed his 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 34' in 1837. The work premiered in Leipzig in the same year. The six songs are set to German texts by various poets, including Heinrich Heine and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first song, "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" (On Wings of Song), is perhaps the most famous of the set. It is a lyrical and romantic piece, with a flowing piano accompaniment that supports the soaring vocal line. The second song, "Gruss" (Greeting), is a cheerful and lively piece, with a playful piano part that complements the joyful text. The third song, "Allnächtlich im Traume" (Every Night in My Dreams), is a haunting and melancholy piece, with a sparse piano accompaniment that creates a sense of loneliness and longing. The fourth song, "Schilflied" (Reed Song), is a gentle and peaceful piece, with a delicate piano part that evokes the sound of rustling reeds. The fifth song, "Ständchen" (Serenade), is a charming and romantic piece, with a lilting piano accompaniment that supports the sweet and tender vocal line. The final song, "Herbstlied" (Autumn Song), is a wistful and nostalgic piece, with a melancholy piano part that captures the mood of the changing season. Overall, Mendelssohn's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 34' are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive piano accompaniments. They are a testament to Mendelssohn's skill as a composer of vocal music, and remain popular with singers and audiences alike.

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