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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1:12

"Morgens steh' ich auf und frage" is a song composed by Robert Schumann, Op. 24/1. It was composed in 1840 and premiered in the same year. The song is part of Schumann's song cycle "Liederkreis, Op. 24," which consists of twelve songs set to poems by Heinrich Heine. The song is in A minor and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections being in A minor and the middle section in A major. The song begins with a melancholic melody played by the piano, which is then joined by the singer. The first section of the song is characterized by a sense of longing and sadness, with the singer asking why he feels so unhappy. The middle section of the song is more hopeful, with the singer expressing his desire to find happiness and love. The melody is brighter and more optimistic, with the piano playing a more lively accompaniment. The section ends with the singer repeating the phrase "Ich warte auf das Glück" (I wait for happiness). The final section of the song returns to the melancholic mood of the beginning, with the singer expressing his frustration at not being able to find happiness. The piano plays a descending melody, which adds to the sense of sadness and despair. The song ends with the singer repeating the opening line, "Morgens steh' ich auf und frage" (In the morning I wake up and ask), emphasizing the cyclical nature of his unhappiness. Overall, "Morgens steh' ich auf und frage" is a poignant and introspective song that explores themes of longing, despair, and the search for happiness. Schumann's use of melody and harmony effectively conveys the emotional depth of the lyrics, making it a powerful addition to his song cycle "Liederkreis, Op.

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