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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1850

Average_duration

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12:46

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Lieder und Gesänge IV (5), Op. 96' is a song cycle composed in 1850. The premiere of the cycle took place in Leipzig on December 14, 1851, with the composer's wife, Clara Schumann, as the soloist. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first song, "Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen," is a lively and playful piece that features a sprightly melody and a dance-like rhythm. The second song, "Herbstlied," is a melancholic piece that captures the mood of autumn with its falling leaves and fading light. The third song, "Venedig," is a romantic and dreamy piece that evokes the beauty and mystery of Venice. The fourth song, "Waldesgespräch," is a dramatic and intense piece that tells the story of a conversation between a hunter and a witch in the forest. The fifth song, "Requiem," is a solemn and mournful piece that reflects on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The final song, "Abschied," is a tender and bittersweet piece that expresses the pain of parting and the longing for reunion. Schumann's 'Lieder und Gesänge IV (5), Op. 96' is characterized by its rich and varied musical language, which combines elements of Romanticism with folk music and classical forms. The cycle showcases Schumann's mastery of melody, harmony, and rhythm, as well as his ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of human experience.

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