Composer

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Edward MacDowell

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:45

"Mein Liebchen" is a song composed by Edward MacDowell, an American composer and pianist, in 1884. It is the first of his Opus 11 songs, which were composed during his time in Germany studying with Franz Liszt. The song was premiered in Berlin in 1885. The song is written for voice and piano and has a simple, yet beautiful melody. It is in the key of F major and has a moderate tempo. The song is in a ternary form, with a short introduction followed by two verses and a coda. The piano accompaniment is delicate and supportive of the vocal line. The text of the song is in German and was written by Heinrich Heine. It tells the story of a lover who is separated from his beloved and longs to be reunited with her. The lyrics are romantic and sentimental, with a sense of longing and yearning. The first verse begins with the lover describing his beloved as a flower that he longs to hold in his hand. He then goes on to describe the beauty of nature around him, but notes that it is not as beautiful as his beloved. The second verse continues with the lover expressing his desire to be reunited with his beloved and to hold her in his arms once again. The coda repeats the opening melody and ends the song on a wistful note. Overall, "Mein Liebchen" is a beautiful and romantic song that showcases MacDowell's skill as a composer. It is a testament to his time studying with Liszt and his ability to incorporate German Romanticism into his own compositions.

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