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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1851

Movement_count

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3

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Robert Schumann's 'Songs (3) Pfarrius, Op.119' is a set of three songs composed in 1851. The songs were premiered in Leipzig on December 14, 1851, with the composer's wife, Clara Schumann, as the soloist. The three songs are titled "Der arme Peter," "Die beiden Grenadiere," and "Der Soldat." The first song, "Der arme Peter," is a setting of a poem by Wilhelm Müller. The song tells the story of a poor man named Peter who is dying of hunger and cold. The music is somber and melancholic, with a slow tempo and a simple piano accompaniment. The vocal line is expressive and full of emotion, reflecting the desperation and sadness of the text. The second song, "Die beiden Grenadiere," is based on a poem by Heinrich Heine. The song tells the story of two soldiers who return home from war, only to find that their love has married someone else. The music is dramatic and intense, with a fast tempo and a powerful piano accompaniment. The vocal line is full of passion and anger, reflecting the bitterness and resentment of the soldiers. The third song, "Der Soldat," is also based on a poem by Heinrich Heine. The song tells the story of a soldier who is sent to war and dies on the battlefield. The music is mournful and reflective, with a slow tempo and a gentle piano accompaniment. The vocal line is tender and poignant, reflecting the sadness and loss of the soldier's death. Overall, Schumann's 'Songs (3) Pfarrius, Op.119' are characterized by their emotional depth and expressive vocal lines. The songs are a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of the texts he set to music.

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