Composer

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Hans Sommer

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1894

Publication Date

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1894

Average_duration

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4:00

'Die junge Königin, Op. 25' is a song cycle composed by Hans Sommer, a German composer, pianist, and conductor. The cycle was composed in 1888 and premiered in Berlin the same year. It consists of six movements, each of which is based on a poem by the German poet Emanuel Geibel. The first movement, "Die junge Königin" (The Young Queen), is a lively and joyful song that introduces the young queen and her court. The second movement, "Die Rose" (The Rose), is a tender and romantic song that compares the queen to a beautiful rose. The third movement, "Die Nachtigall" (The Nightingale), is a lively and playful song that features the queen's singing nightingales. The fourth movement, "Die Schwalbe" (The Swallow), is a cheerful and light-hearted song that describes the queen's love for the swallows that nest in her palace. The fifth movement, "Die Spinnerin" (The Spinner), is a melancholic and introspective song that features the queen reflecting on her life and her role as a ruler. The final movement, "Die Blume" (The Flower), is a triumphant and celebratory song that celebrates the queen's reign and her accomplishments. The music of 'Die junge Königin, Op. 25' is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive use of the piano. Sommer's music is deeply influenced by the Romantic tradition, and his songs are known for their emotional intensity and poetic sensitivity. The cycle is a testament to Sommer's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of human emotion in music.

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