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 1, 1888

Average_duration

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2:05

Hugo Wolf's "Bei einer Trauung" is a song from his collection of Mörike Lieder, composed between 1888 and 1889. The premiere of the collection was in 1891, with the first performance of "Bei einer Trauung" taking place in the same year. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Sehr langsam und ausdrucksvoll" (very slow and expressive) and begins with a somber piano introduction. The vocal line enters with a mournful melody, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics describe a wedding ceremony, but the mood is one of sadness and loss. The music is characterized by long, sustained notes and a sense of longing. The second movement is marked "Lebhaft" (lively) and provides a contrast to the first. The piano accompaniment is more upbeat, and the vocal line is more energetic. The lyrics describe the joy of the wedding celebration, and the music reflects this with a faster tempo and more rhythmic complexity. The movement ends with a return to the somber mood of the first movement, as the lyrics describe the bride's tears. The final movement is marked "Sehr langsam" (very slow) and returns to the mournful mood of the first. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with long, sustained chords. The vocal line is characterized by wide intervals and a sense of resignation. The lyrics describe the end of the wedding celebration and the departure of the guests. The music ends with a sense of finality, as the piano plays a descending chord progression. Overall, "Bei einer Trauung" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the complex emotions of a wedding ceremony. The music is characterized by a sense of longing and sadness, but also moments of joy and celebration. It is a testament to Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion in his music.

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