Composer

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Max Bruch

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Publication Date

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? 1871

Average_duration

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19:34

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Max Bruch's 'Lieder (5), Op. 38' is a collection of five songs composed for voice and piano. The work was composed in 1879 and premiered in the same year. The five movements are titled 'An die Nachtigall' (To the Nightingale), 'Die Liebende schreibt' (The Lover Writes), 'Gruss' (Greeting), 'Frühlingsgruss' (Spring Greeting), and 'Nachklang' (Echo). The first movement, 'An die Nachtigall', is a romantic and lyrical song that captures the beauty of the nightingale's song. The second movement, 'Die Liebende schreibt', is a melancholic and introspective song that portrays the emotions of a lover writing a letter to their beloved. The third movement, 'Gruss', is a joyful and lively song that expresses the excitement of meeting a loved one. The fourth movement, 'Frühlingsgruss', is a celebratory song that welcomes the arrival of spring. The final movement, 'Nachklang', is a reflective and nostalgic song that looks back on past memories. The 'Lieder (5), Op. 38' is characterized by Bruch's use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies. The songs are written in a traditional German Lied style, with the piano providing a supportive accompaniment to the voice. Bruch's use of chromaticism and modulations adds depth and complexity to the songs, while his use of dynamic contrasts and rubato creates a sense of drama and emotion. Overall, 'Lieder (5), Op. 38' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Bruch's skill as a composer of Lieder. The work remains a popular choice for singers and pianists alike, and continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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