Composer

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Carl Loewe

Genre

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Vocal

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Song

Average_duration

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6:51

"Der Verfallene Mühle, Op. 109" is a song cycle composed by Carl Loewe, a German composer, pianist, and singer. The cycle was composed in 1842 and premiered in the same year. It consists of six movements and is based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. The first movement, "Der Müller und der Bach" (The Miller and the Brook), sets the scene for the cycle. The miller is in love with the miller's daughter, but she is in love with the brook. The second movement, "Des Müllers Blumen" (The Miller's Flowers), is a melancholic reflection on the miller's unrequited love. The third movement, "Der Jäger" (The Hunter), introduces a new character, a hunter who is also in love with the miller's daughter. The fourth movement, "Ungeduld" (Impatience), is a passionate outburst from the miller, who is frustrated with his situation. The fifth movement, "Morgengruß" (Morning Greeting), is a peaceful and hopeful song in which the miller greets the morning and expresses his love for the miller's daughter. The final movement, "Des Müllers letzte Gedanken" (The Miller's Last Thoughts), is a dark and tragic song in which the miller contemplates suicide. The music of "Der Verfallene Mühle" is characterized by its use of folk-like melodies and simple harmonies. Loewe's piano accompaniment is also notable for its use of arpeggios and rolling chords, which create a sense of flowing water and the movement of the brook. Overall, "Der Verfallene Mühle, Op. 109" is a powerful and emotional song cycle that explores themes of love, jealousy, and despair. It is a testament to Loewe's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Müller's poetry in his music.

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