Composer

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Fanny Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1836 - 1837

Average_duration

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2:26

'Wenn ich in deine Augen sehe' is a Lied composed by Fanny Mendelssohn in 1846. The piece was premiered in Berlin on March 14, 1846, with Fanny's sister, the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn, accompanying on the piano. The song is part of a collection of six Lieder, Op. 9, which Fanny published in 1847. 'Wenn ich in deine Augen sehe' is a romantic song that expresses the feelings of a lover who is captivated by the beauty of their beloved's eyes. The piece is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The song is in the key of A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The vocal line is characterized by long, flowing phrases that are supported by a rich and expressive piano accompaniment. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement begins with a gentle and flowing piano introduction that sets the mood for the piece. The vocal line enters with the words "Wenn ich in deine Augen sehe" (When I look into your eyes), and the melody is characterized by a rising and falling contour that reflects the ebb and flow of the lover's emotions. The second movement is more intense and passionate than the first. The vocal line becomes more dramatic, and the piano accompaniment becomes more forceful. The melody is characterized by a series of rising and falling phrases that build to a climax before subsiding into a more subdued section. The final movement is a return to the gentle and flowing mood of the first. The vocal line becomes more introspective, and the piano accompaniment becomes more delicate. The melody is characterized by a series of descending phrases that reflect the lover's sense of contentment and peace. Overall, 'Wenn ich in deine Augen sehe' is a beautiful and expressive Lied that showcases Fanny Mendelssohn's talent as a composer. The piece is characterized by its rich and expressive vocal line, its flowing and expressive piano accompaniment, and its romantic and introspective mood.

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