Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1841 - 1847

Average_duration

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9:47

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Romanzen und Balladen IV, Op. 64' is a collection of four songs for voice and piano, composed in 1842. The premiere of the work took place in Leipzig on December 1, 1842, with the composer's wife, Clara Schumann, performing the piano accompaniment. The first song in the collection, "Die Löwenbraut" (The Lion's Bride), is a ballad based on a folk tale. The music is dramatic and intense, with a sense of foreboding throughout. The second song, "Die Hochländer-Witwe" (The Highland Widow), is also a ballad, but with a more melancholy and introspective tone. The third song, "Der Schatzgräber" (The Treasure Hunter), is a romantic ballad with a lively and playful melody. The final song, "Die beiden Grenadiere" (The Two Grenadiers), is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine, telling the story of two soldiers who return home after the defeat of Napoleon. The music is somber and mournful, reflecting the sadness of the soldiers' situation. Schumann's 'Romanzen und Balladen IV, Op. 64' is characterized by its use of folk tales and poetry as inspiration for the songs. The music is highly expressive, with a range of emotions conveyed through the vocal line and piano accompaniment. Schumann's use of harmony and melody is particularly notable, with each song having its own distinct character and mood. Overall, the collection is a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer of lieder, and remains a popular choice for singers and pianists today.

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