Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

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2:00

"Die Lotosblume, Op. 25/7" is a song composed by Robert Schumann in 1840. It was premiered in the same year as part of his song cycle "Myrthen," which was dedicated to his wife Clara Schumann. The song is set to a poem by Heinrich Heine, which tells the story of a lotus flower that blooms in the water and is admired by a nightingale. The song is written in the key of F major and has a moderate tempo. It is composed in a simple strophic form, with the same melody repeated for each verse. The piano accompaniment is delicate and flowing, with arpeggiated chords and gentle melodic lines that evoke the image of the lotus flower floating on the water. The first verse of the poem describes the lotus flower as "a fairy tale flower" that blooms in the water. The second verse introduces the nightingale, who sings a song of love to the flower. The third verse describes the lotus flower's response to the nightingale's song, as it opens its petals and reveals its beauty. The song is characterized by its simplicity and elegance, which reflect the beauty of the lotus flower itself. Schumann's setting of the poem captures the delicate balance between the natural world and the human emotions that it inspires. The song is a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer of lieder, and it remains a beloved piece in the classical repertoire.

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