Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1815

Average_duration

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4:22

"Again My Lyre, Op. 108/24" is a song composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1815. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of a collection of 25 songs called "An die ferne Geliebte" (To the Distant Beloved), which is considered to be the first song cycle in the history of music. "Again My Lyre" is the final song in the cycle and is written for a tenor voice and piano accompaniment. The song is in the key of C major and has a moderate tempo. It is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections being in the same key and the second section modulating to the key of G major. The song is characterized by its simple and elegant melody, which is accompanied by a flowing piano accompaniment. The lyrics, written by Beethoven himself, express the longing of the speaker to be reunited with his beloved. The title of the song refers to the lyre, a musical instrument associated with love and poetry in ancient Greece. "Again My Lyre" is a prime example of Beethoven's ability to express deep emotions through music. The song is a testament to his mastery of the art of songwriting and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and meaningful.

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