Composer

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Alphons Diepenbrock

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Miscellaneous

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Song

Average_duration

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4:39

"Lied der Spinnerin" is a composition by Alphons Diepenbrock, a Dutch composer, poet, and essayist. The piece was composed in 1898 and premiered on November 17, 1898, in Amsterdam. It is a song for voice and piano, with lyrics by the German poet Friedrich Nietzsche. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Sehr langsam und ausdrucksvoll" (very slow and expressive) and is characterized by a mournful, melancholic melody. The piano accompaniment is sparse and understated, allowing the voice to take center stage. The lyrics describe a spinner who is lost in thought, spinning her thread in silence. The second movement is marked "Lebhaft und sehr rhythmisch" (lively and very rhythmic) and is a stark contrast to the first. The melody is upbeat and energetic, with a driving rhythm in the piano accompaniment. The lyrics describe the spinner's joy as she spins her thread, lost in the rhythm of her work. The final movement is marked "Sehr langsam und ausdrucksvoll" (very slow and expressive), returning to the mournful melody of the first movement. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with a sense of tension and unease. The lyrics describe the spinner's realization that her work is meaningless, and that she is trapped in a cycle of endless spinning. Overall, "Lied der Spinnerin" is a haunting and introspective piece, exploring themes of isolation, meaninglessness, and the cyclical nature of life. Diepenbrock's use of contrasting movements and sparse piano accompaniment creates a sense of emotional depth and complexity, making it a powerful and moving work.

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