Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Oct 4, 1878

Average_duration

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0:54

Hugo Wolf's "Mit schwarzen Segeln" is a song cycle composed in 1888, with a premiere in Vienna in 1891. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The texts are taken from the poetry of Joseph von Eichendorff, a German Romantic poet. The first song, "Der Genesene an die Hoffnung" (The Convalescent to Hope), is a hopeful and optimistic piece, with a lively and energetic melody. The second song, "Der Musikant" (The Musician), is a more introspective and melancholic piece, with a slower and more contemplative melody. The third song, "Der Soldat I" (The Soldier I), is a dramatic and intense piece, with a driving and forceful melody. The fourth song, "Der Soldat II" (The Soldier II), is a more subdued and reflective piece, with a haunting and mournful melody. The fifth song, "Der Tambour" (The Drummer), is a lively and energetic piece, with a fast and rhythmic melody. The final song, "Der Spielmann" (The Minstrel), is a more introspective and melancholic piece, with a slower and more contemplative melody. Overall, "Mit schwarzen Segeln" is a powerful and evocative song cycle, with a range of moods and emotions that reflect the poetry of Eichendorff. The music is characterized by Wolf's use of rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and dramatic contrasts, which create a vivid and compelling musical landscape.

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