Composer

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Carl Loewe

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Carl Loewe's 'Ballads (3), Op. 65' is a collection of three ballads for solo voice and piano. The collection was composed in 1842 and premiered in the same year. The three movements are titled 'Edward', 'Archibald Douglas', and 'The Erl-King's Daughter'. The first movement, 'Edward', is based on a Scottish ballad and tells the story of a young man who kills his father in a fit of rage. The music is dark and brooding, with a sense of foreboding throughout. The piano accompaniment is sparse and haunting, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the piece. The second movement, 'Archibald Douglas', is based on a Scottish legend and tells the story of a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death. The music is more upbeat than the first movement, with a sense of urgency and desperation. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with fast runs and arpeggios adding to the sense of chaos. The third movement, 'The Erl-King's Daughter', is based on a German fairy tale and tells the story of a young man who falls in love with the daughter of the Erl-King, a supernatural being. The music is ethereal and otherworldly, with a sense of magic and mystery. The piano accompaniment is delicate and intricate, with a sense of wonder and enchantment. Overall, 'Ballads (3), Op. 65' is a collection of three haunting and evocative ballads that showcase Carl Loewe's skill as a composer and storyteller. The music is rich and complex, with a sense of drama and emotion that draws the listener in and holds them captive until the very end.

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