Composer

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Artur Schnabel

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1899-1901

Average_duration

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18:26

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Artur Schnabel's 'Songs (10) for voice & piano, Op. 11' is a collection of ten songs composed between 1909 and 1913. The songs were premiered in Vienna in 1913, with Schnabel accompanying the singer, and were later published by Universal Edition in 1914. The ten songs are: 1. "Die Nachtigall" (The Nightingale) 2. "Der Kuckuck" (The Cuckoo) 3. "Die Lerche" (The Lark) 4. "Der Schmetterling" (The Butterfly) 5. "Die Biene" (The Bee) 6. "Die Grille" (The Cricket) 7. "Die Amsel" (The Blackbird) 8. "Die Schwalbe" (The Swallow) 9. "Der Frosch" (The Frog) 10. "Der Esel" (The Donkey) The songs are characterized by their simplicity and charm, with Schnabel's piano accompaniment providing a delicate and supportive backdrop to the vocal melodies. The texts are all by the German poet Christian Morgenstern, and the songs are notable for their playful and whimsical nature. Each song is relatively short, with most lasting between one and two minutes. The vocal lines are generally straightforward and easy to sing, with occasional moments of more complex melodic and rhythmic writing. The piano accompaniment is similarly straightforward, with occasional moments of harmonic interest and rhythmic complexity. Overall, Schnabel's 'Songs (10) for voice & piano, Op. 11' are a charming and delightful collection of songs that showcase the composer's skill as both a pianist and a composer. They remain popular with singers and audiences alike, and are a testament to Schnabel's enduring legacy as a musician and composer.

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