Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 2, 1896

Average_duration

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1:48

Wie viele Zeit verlor ich (Italienisches Liederbuch) is a song cycle composed by Hugo Wolf. The cycle was composed between 1890 and 1891 and premiered in Vienna in 1892. The cycle consists of 46 songs, which are divided into two volumes. The first volume contains 22 songs, while the second volume contains 24 songs. The cycle is based on a collection of Italian poems translated into German by Paul Heyse. The poems are love songs, and the cycle explores the various aspects of love, including passion, jealousy, and heartbreak. The songs are written for voice and piano, and they are characterized by their lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. The first volume of the cycle opens with the song "Auch kleine Dinge können uns entzücken" (Even small things can delight us), which sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The song is a joyful celebration of love, and it is characterized by its light and playful melody. Other notable songs in the first volume include "Wie lange schon war immer mein Verlangen" (How long has my desire been), which is a passionate love song, and "Nun lass uns Frieden schließen" (Now let us make peace), which is a tender and melancholic song about the end of a relationship. The second volume of the cycle opens with the song "Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen" (My beloved has invited me to dinner), which is a playful and flirtatious song. Other notable songs in the second volume include "Ich hab in Penna einen Liebsten wohnen" (I have a lover living in Penna), which is a wistful and nostalgic song about a long-distance relationship, and "Ein Ständchen Euch zu bringen kam ich her" (I came here to bring you a serenade), which is a passionate love song. Overall, Wie viele Zeit verlor ich (Italienisches Liederbuch) is a beautiful and expressive song cycle that explores the many facets of love. The cycle is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and emotional depth, and it remains one of Hugo Wolf's most beloved works.

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