Composer

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Hans Pfitzner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Average_duration

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2:01

"Ist der Himmel darum im Lenz so blau?" (Is the sky so blue in spring?) is a song composed by Hans Pfitzner in 1889, when he was only 19 years old. It is the second of his Opus 2, a set of six songs for voice and piano. The song premiered in Munich in 1890, and it quickly became one of Pfitzner's most popular works. It is a simple and charming piece, with a gentle melody and a nostalgic, romantic text by the German poet Emanuel Geibel. The song is in ABA form, with a short introduction and coda. The first section is in G major and features a lilting, waltz-like melody. The second section, in E minor, is more introspective and features a more complex harmonic structure. The final section returns to the original melody and key, but with a slightly different accompaniment. The song's characteristics include Pfitzner's use of chromaticism and modulations, which add depth and complexity to the simple melody. The piano accompaniment is also notable for its delicate and expressive use of arpeggios and broken chords. Overall, "Ist der Himmel darum im Lenz so blau?" is a beautiful and evocative song that showcases Pfitzner's early talent as a composer. It remains a popular piece in the repertoire of German art songs.

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