Composer

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Robert Oboussier

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:55

"Weine du nicht" is a composition by Robert Oboussier, a Swiss composer who was born on September 11, 1918, and died on January 27, 1957. The piece was premiered in 1944 and is a part of his song cycle "Fünf Lieder nach Gedichten von Else Lasker-Schüler" (Five Songs after Poems by Else Lasker-Schüler). The song cycle was composed during Oboussier's time as a student at the Zurich Conservatory, where he studied with Volkmar Andreae. The cycle was dedicated to the memory of Lasker-Schüler, a German-Jewish poet who died in 1945. The poems used in the cycle were written by Lasker-Schüler between 1910 and 1913 and deal with themes of love, loss, and longing. "Weine du nicht" is the fourth song in the cycle and is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood. The song is written for a solo voice and piano and is in the key of F minor. The piano part is sparse and delicate, with a simple melody that supports the vocal line. The song is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody. The second section is marked "Poco più mosso" and is more agitated, with a faster tempo and more complex rhythms. The final section returns to the mood of the opening, with a slower tempo and a more subdued melody. The lyrics of "Weine du nicht" deal with the theme of loss and the pain of separation. The narrator of the poem is addressing a loved one who has left, urging them not to cry. The poem is filled with images of sadness and longing, with the narrator describing the world as a "desert" without their loved one. Overall, "Weine du nicht" is a haunting and beautiful composition that showcases Oboussier's skill as a composer. The piece is a testament to the enduring power of Lasker-Schüler's poetry and remains a beloved work in the repertoire of art song.

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