Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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1851

Average_duration

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25:35

Movement_count

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6

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"Der Königssohn, Op. 116" is a song cycle composed by Robert Schumann in 1851. The premiere of the work took place on December 1, 1851, in Leipzig, Germany. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The first movement, "Der Königssohn," is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Der Spielmann," is a more subdued and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and a melancholy mood. The third movement, "Die beiden Grenadiere," is a dramatic and powerful piece that tells the story of two soldiers who are captured and sentenced to death. The fourth movement, "Die feindlichen Brüder," is a tense and dramatic piece that tells the story of two brothers who are on opposite sides of a war. The fifth movement, "Der Page," is a light and playful piece that features a lively melody and a cheerful mood. The final movement, "Der tote Knabe," is a somber and mournful piece that tells the story of a dead boy who is mourned by his family. Overall, "Der Königssohn, Op. 116" is a powerful and emotional work that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to set poetry to music. The cycle is notable for its use of contrasting moods and themes, as well as its vivid and evocative musical imagery.

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