Composer

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Alexander von Zemlinsky

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Compose Date

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1898

Average_duration

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10:47

Movement_count

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4

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Fantasies on Poems of Richard Dehmel, Op. 9 is a song cycle composed by Alexander von Zemlinsky in 1899. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in 1900. The cycle consists of six movements, each based on a poem by Richard Dehmel. The first movement, "Stimme des Abends" (Voice of the Evening), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Waldseligkeit" (Forest Bliss), is a lively and joyful piece that captures the beauty of nature. The third movement, "Und kehrt er einst heim" (And When He Returns Home), is a melancholic piece that reflects on the transience of life. The fourth movement, "Liebst du um Schönheit" (If You Love for Beauty), is a passionate love song that celebrates the beauty of the beloved. The fifth movement, "Befreiung" (Liberation), is a powerful and dramatic piece that reflects on the struggle for freedom. The final movement, "Mein Herz das ist ein tiefer Schacht" (My Heart Is a Deep Well), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that reflects on the depths of the human soul. The characteristics of the work are typical of Zemlinsky's style, which is characterized by lush harmonies, complex textures, and a richly expressive melodic style. The work is also notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which give the music a sense of tension and unease. Overall, Fantasies on Poems of Richard Dehmel, Op. 9 is a powerful and emotionally charged work that showcases Zemlinsky's mastery of the art song genre. Its richly expressive melodies and complex harmonies make it a masterpiece of late Romantic music.

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