Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 11, 1890

Average_duration

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2:33

"Dereinst, dereinst, Gedanke mein" is a song from the "Spanisches Liederbuch" by Hugo Wolf. The song was composed in 1891 and premiered the same year. The "Spanisches Liederbuch" is a collection of 44 songs based on Spanish poetry translated into German. The collection is divided into two parts, the first part consisting of love songs and the second part consisting of religious and moral songs. The song "Dereinst, dereinst, Gedanke mein" is part of the first part of the collection and is a love song. The song is in the key of F minor and has a moderate tempo. The song is divided into three sections, with the first section being the longest. The first section is in a slow tempo and is marked by a mournful melody. The second section is in a faster tempo and is marked by a more hopeful melody. The third section returns to the slow tempo of the first section and is marked by a return to the mournful melody. The song is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance. The melody is often interrupted by unexpected harmonies, creating a sense of tension and unease. The use of chromaticism and dissonance is a hallmark of Wolf's style and is used to great effect in this song. The lyrics of the song are a lament for a lost love. The speaker of the poem longs for the return of his beloved, but knows that it is unlikely to happen. The poem is marked by a sense of resignation and acceptance of the loss. Overall, "Dereinst, dereinst, Gedanke mein" is a beautiful and haunting love song that showcases Wolf's mastery of chromaticism and dissonance. The song is a testament to the power of music to convey complex emotions and to capture the essence of human experience.

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