Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

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Compose Date

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1840

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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16:41

Movement_count

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7

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Franz Liszt's 'Lieder (7) (after Mendelssohn, Opp. 19a, 34, 47), S. 547' is a collection of seven songs for solo voice and piano, based on the works of Felix Mendelssohn. The collection was composed in 1844 and premiered in the same year in Weimar, Germany. The seven songs in the collection are: 1. "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" (On Wings of Song) - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 34, No. 2 2. "Gruss" (Greeting) - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 19a, No. 5 3. "Die Liebende schreibt" (The Lover Writes) - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 86, No. 3 4. "Suleika" - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 34, No. 4 5. "Wasserfahrt" (Water Journey) - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 50, No. 4 6. "Du bist die Ruh" (You are Rest and Peace) - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 19a, No. 3 7. "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" (On Wings of Song) - based on Mendelssohn's Op. 34, No. 2 (reprise) Liszt's arrangements of Mendelssohn's songs are characterized by his virtuosic piano writing, which often takes center stage. The vocal line is also given a more dramatic treatment, with Liszt adding embellishments and variations to the original melodies. The songs are also notable for their harmonic richness and expressive intensity. The first song, "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges," is perhaps the most well-known of the collection. Liszt's arrangement features a flowing piano accompaniment that evokes the feeling of flying on wings, while the vocal line soars above it. The second song, "Gruss," is a cheerful greeting that features a playful piano accompaniment. "Die Liebende schreibt" is a more introspective song, with a haunting piano accompaniment that underscores the melancholy mood of the text. "Suleika" is a passionate love song that features a dramatic piano introduction and a soaring vocal line. "Wasserfahrt" is a more subdued song, with a gentle piano accompaniment that evokes the feeling of a peaceful journey on the water. "Du bist die Ruh" is a tender love song that features a delicate piano accompaniment and a heartfelt vocal line. The final song, a reprise of "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges," brings the collection full circle. Liszt's arrangement features a more elaborate piano accompaniment than the first version, with virtuosic flourishes that showcase the pianist's technical prowess. Overall, Liszt's 'Lieder (7) (after Mendelssohn, Opp. 19a, 34, 47), S. 547' is a masterful collection of songs that showcases both his own virtuosity as a pianist and his deep appreciation for Mendelssohn's music. The songs are characterized by their expressive intensity, harmonic richness, and dramatic piano writing, making them a favorite among both singers and pianists.

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