Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

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2:53

"Weit, Weit" is a song composed by Robert Schumann, Op. 25/20. It was composed in 1840, during Schumann's "Year of Song," and was premiered in the same year. The song is part of Schumann's song cycle "Liederkreis," which consists of 12 songs set to poems by Joseph von Eichendorff. "Weit, Weit" is the tenth song in the cycle and is characterized by its dreamy and melancholic mood. The song is in A-flat major and has a slow tempo. It consists of three verses, each with a different melody, and a coda. The piano accompaniment is simple and repetitive, with a descending arpeggio pattern that creates a sense of longing and yearning. The first verse begins with the words "Weit, weit, wie Nebelbilder" (Far, far, like misty images) and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The melody is gentle and flowing, with a rising and falling pattern that reflects the ebb and flow of the mist. The second verse begins with the words "Hoch, hoch, wie Vögel schweben" (High, high, like birds soaring) and has a more soaring and expansive melody that reflects the freedom and lightness of the birds. The third verse begins with the words "Fern, fern, wie Seelenwelten" (Far, far, like worlds of the soul) and has a more introspective and contemplative melody that reflects the depth and complexity of the soul. The coda brings the song to a close with a repetition of the opening melody, but with a more subdued and wistful tone. The song ends on a quiet and unresolved chord, leaving the listener with a sense of longing and yearning. Overall, "Weit, Weit" is a beautiful and haunting song that captures the essence of Schumann's romantic style. Its dreamy and melancholic mood, simple yet evocative piano accompaniment, and expressive melody make it a timeless classic of the art song repertoire.

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