Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Publication Date

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1904

Average_duration

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2:25

Max Reger's 'Ich hab' die Nacht geträumt' is the fourth of eight folk songs for chorus, composed in 1899. The piece premiered in Munich on March 17, 1900, and was published by C.F. Peters in Leipzig in the same year. The piece is written for four-part mixed choir and is based on a German folk song of the same name. The text tells the story of a dream in which the narrator sees his lover, who has died, and longs to be with her again. The music is characterized by its rich harmonies, chromaticism, and use of counterpoint. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement begins with a slow, mournful introduction, which sets the mood for the piece. The choir then enters with the first verse of the folk song, sung in unison. The second movement is a faster, more rhythmic section, which features a lively melody and intricate harmonies. The final movement returns to the slower, more mournful mood of the first movement, with the choir singing the final verse of the folk song in rich, complex harmonies. Overall, 'Ich hab' die Nacht geträumt' is a powerful and emotional piece of music, which showcases Reger's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of traditional folk melodies, which Reger transforms into complex and sophisticated choral works.

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