Composer

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Ernst von Dohnányi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1906 - 1907

Publication Date

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1908

First Performance

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Mar 27, 1907

Average_duration

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20:27

Ernst von Dohnányi's 'Poems (6) by Victor Heindl, Op. 14' is a song cycle composed for voice and piano. The cycle was composed in 1906 and premiered in Budapest the same year. The six movements of the cycle are titled 'In the Forest', 'The Nightingale', 'The Brook', 'The Rose', 'The Wind', and 'The Moon'. The first movement, 'In the Forest', is a gentle and lyrical piece that evokes the peacefulness of a forest. The second movement, 'The Nightingale', is a lively and playful piece that captures the joy and energy of the bird's song. The third movement, 'The Brook', is a flowing and fluid piece that mimics the movement of a brook. The fourth movement, 'The Rose', is a romantic and passionate piece that celebrates the beauty and fragrance of the flower. The fifth movement, 'The Wind', is a dramatic and turbulent piece that captures the power and unpredictability of the wind. The final movement, 'The Moon', is a dreamy and ethereal piece that evokes the mystery and magic of the moon. Dohnányi's 'Poems (6) by Victor Heindl, Op. 14' is characterized by its rich and expressive melodies, lush harmonies, and evocative imagery. The cycle showcases Dohnányi's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and emotionally powerful. The cycle remains a popular and beloved work in the repertoire of art songs.

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