Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1888

Average_duration

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3:29

Hugo Wolf's "An die Geliebte (Mörike Lieder)" is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the cycle took place in Vienna in 1891. The cycle consists of 53 songs, each of which is based on a poem by Eduard Mörike. The songs are divided into three movements, with the first movement consisting of 23 songs, the second movement consisting of 16 songs, and the third movement consisting of 14 songs. The first movement of the cycle is characterized by its romantic and lyrical nature. The songs in this movement are generally slower and more introspective, with a focus on the beauty of nature and the emotions of the speaker. The second movement is more varied in its tone and style, with some songs being more upbeat and others more melancholic. The third movement is characterized by its more somber and introspective tone, with a focus on death and the passing of time. Throughout the cycle, Wolf's music is characterized by its sensitivity to the text and its ability to capture the emotional content of Mörike's poetry. Wolf's use of chromaticism and dissonance is particularly effective in conveying the complex emotions of the poems, and his use of musical motifs and themes helps to unify the cycle as a whole. Overall, "An die Geliebte (Mörike Lieder)" is a masterful example of the art song genre, and a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer. Its combination of lyrical beauty and emotional depth make it a timeless work that continues to be performed and admired today.

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