Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Mar 6, 1888

Average_duration

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4:12

Hugo Wolf's 'Der Genesene an die Hoffnung (Mörike Lieder)' is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the song cycle took place in Vienna in 1891. The song cycle consists of six movements, each of which is based on a poem by Eduard Mörike. The first movement, 'Er ist's,' is a joyful celebration of spring. The music is light and airy, with a lively piano accompaniment that captures the energy of the season. The second movement, 'Auf einer Wanderung,' is a more contemplative piece that reflects on the beauty of nature and the transience of life. The music is slower and more introspective, with a haunting melody that captures the mood of the poem. The third movement, 'An die Geliebte,' is a love song that expresses the speaker's longing for his beloved. The music is passionate and intense, with a soaring melody that captures the intensity of the speaker's emotions. The fourth movement, 'Der Tambour,' is a dramatic piece that tells the story of a soldier who is killed in battle. The music is dark and foreboding, with a driving rhythm that captures the urgency of the story. The fifth movement, 'Verborgenheit,' is a peaceful and introspective piece that reflects on the beauty of solitude. The music is slow and contemplative, with a gentle melody that captures the mood of the poem. The final movement, 'Der Genesene an die Hoffnung,' is a triumphant celebration of recovery and hope. The music is joyful and uplifting, with a lively piano accompaniment that captures the energy of the speaker's newfound optimism. Overall, 'Der Genesene an die Hoffnung (Mörike Lieder)' is a powerful and emotional song cycle that showcases Hugo Wolf's mastery of the art song form. The music is rich and expressive, with a wide range of moods and emotions that capture the essence of Mörike's poetry.

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