Composer

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Othmar Schoeck

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1908 - Oct 1914

Publication Date

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1917

Othmar Schoeck's 'Lieder nach Gedichten von Uhland & Eichendorff (14), Op. 20' is a song cycle composed in 1917. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd November 1918 in Zurich, Switzerland. The cycle consists of 14 songs, each set to a poem by either Ludwig Uhland or Joseph von Eichendorff. The first movement of the cycle is titled "Der Schmied" and is set to a poem by Uhland. The song is characterized by its lively and rhythmic piano accompaniment, which is reminiscent of the sound of a blacksmith's hammer. The second movement, "Der verliebte Reisende," is set to a poem by Eichendorff and is a tender and romantic song that features a soaring vocal line and a delicate piano accompaniment. The third movement, "Der Wirtin Töchterlein," is another Uhland setting and is a lively and playful song that features a jaunty piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The fourth movement, "Waldesgespräch," is a haunting and atmospheric setting of a poem by Eichendorff. The song features a sparse and eerie piano accompaniment that perfectly captures the mood of the poem. The fifth movement, "Der schwere Abend," is a melancholy and introspective song that features a slow and mournful piano accompaniment. The sixth movement, "Der Gärtner," is a lively and playful song that features a bouncy and energetic piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The seventh movement, "Muttertraum," is a tender and emotional song that features a soaring vocal line and a delicate piano accompaniment. The eighth movement, "Der Sänger," is a dramatic and powerful song that features a sweeping vocal line and a grandiose piano accompaniment. The ninth movement, "Der Schatzgräber," is a mysterious and atmospheric song that features a sparse and eerie piano accompaniment. The tenth movement, "Der Einsiedler," is a haunting and introspective song that features a slow and mournful piano accompaniment. The eleventh movement, "Der frohe Wandersmann," is a lively and upbeat song that features a bouncy and energetic piano accompaniment and a catchy melody. The twelfth movement, "Der Feuerreiter," is a dramatic and powerful song that features a sweeping vocal line and a grandiose piano accompaniment. The thirteenth movement, "Der arme Peter," is a melancholy and introspective song that features a slow and mournful piano accompaniment. The final movement, "Das verlassene Mägdlein," is a tender and emotional song that features a soaring vocal line and a delicate piano accompaniment. Overall, Schoeck's 'Lieder nach Gedichten von Uhland & Eichendorff (14), Op. 20' is a diverse and engaging song cycle that showcases the composer's skill at setting poetry to music. The cycle features a wide range of moods and styles, from lively and playful to haunting and introspective, and is sure to captivate audiences with its beautiful melodies and evocative piano accompaniments.

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