Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Cycle

Compose Date

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1850

Average_duration

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17:44

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Songs (6) Lenau and Requiem, Op. 90' is a song cycle composed in 1850. The premiere of the work took place in Leipzig on December 9, 1850, with the composer's wife, Clara Schumann, as the soloist. The cycle consists of six songs, each based on a poem by Nikolaus Lenau, a German poet of the Romantic era. The first song, "Lied eines Schmiedes," is a lively and rhythmic piece that depicts the life of a blacksmith. The second song, "Meine Rose," is a tender and melancholic piece that tells the story of a man who has lost his beloved. The third song, "Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn," is a haunting and introspective piece that explores the themes of memory and loss. The fourth song, "Stirb, Lieb' und Freud'," is a dramatic and powerful piece that deals with the themes of death and love. The fifth song, "O du, mein holder Abendstern," is a gentle and romantic piece that praises the beauty of the evening star. The final song, "Requiem," is a solemn and mournful piece that serves as a tribute to the dead. The 'Songs (6) Lenau and Requiem, Op. 90' is characterized by Schumann's use of rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and intricate piano accompaniments. The cycle also showcases Schumann's ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of Lenau's poetry through his music. Overall, the 'Songs (6) Lenau and Requiem, Op. 90' is a masterful work that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the Romantic era.

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