Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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May 1878

Average_duration

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2:13

"Ich stand in dunkeln Träumen" is a song composed by Hugo Wolf in 1888. It is part of his Mörike-Lieder, a collection of 53 songs based on poems by Eduard Mörike. The song was premiered in Stuttgart on November 4, 1891, with the baritone singer Felix von Kraus and the composer at the piano. The song is in the key of F-sharp minor and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three sections, each with a different mood and character. The first section is marked "Sehr langsam und träumerisch" (very slow and dreamy) and is characterized by a haunting melody in the piano that sets the mood for the entire song. The vocal line is also slow and contemplative, with long phrases that convey a sense of longing and melancholy. The second section is marked "Etwas bewegter" (somewhat more animated) and is more agitated than the first. The piano accompaniment becomes more active, with arpeggios and rapid figurations that create a sense of restlessness. The vocal line is also more urgent, with shorter phrases and more dramatic inflections. The third section is marked "Wieder sehr langsam" (again very slow) and returns to the mood of the first section. The piano accompaniment is simpler, with a repeated chord progression that creates a sense of stasis. The vocal line is also more subdued, with a sense of resignation and acceptance. Overall, "Ich stand in dunkeln Träumen" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that reflects the Romantic sensibility of its composer and poet. It is a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer that he was able to capture the complex emotions of the poem in his music, creating a work that is both beautiful and deeply moving.

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