Composer

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Anselm Hüttenbrenner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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5:05

"Der Wanderer" is a song cycle composed by Anselm Hüttenbrenner, an Austrian composer and friend of Franz Schubert. The cycle was composed in 1825 and premiered in Vienna in the same year. It consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by various poets, including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Rückert. The first movement, "Der Wanderer," is a setting of a poem by Goethe. It is a slow and introspective piece, with a melancholic melody that reflects the wanderer's sense of isolation and longing. The second movement, "Auf der Bruck," is a more lively piece, with a faster tempo and a more upbeat melody. It is a setting of a poem by Wilhelm Müller, and it describes the wanderer's journey across a bridge. The third movement, "Der Winterabend," is a setting of a poem by Rückert. It is a slow and somber piece, with a mournful melody that reflects the wanderer's sense of loneliness and despair. The fourth movement, "Der Einsame," is a setting of a poem by Müller. It is a slow and introspective piece, with a haunting melody that reflects the wanderer's sense of isolation and alienation. The fifth movement, "Der Pilger," is a setting of a poem by Goethe. It is a more upbeat piece, with a faster tempo and a more optimistic melody. It describes the wanderer's journey as a pilgrimage, and it reflects his sense of hope and faith. The final movement, "Der Wanderer an den Mond," is a setting of a poem by Müller. It is a slow and introspective piece, with a haunting melody that reflects the wanderer's sense of longing and nostalgia. Overall, "Der Wanderer" is a deeply introspective and melancholic cycle, with a strong emphasis on the wanderer's sense of isolation and longing. The melodies are haunting and introspective, and they reflect the wanderer's inner turmoil and emotional struggles. The cycle is a testament to Hüttenbrenner's skill as a composer, and it remains a beloved work of the Romantic era.

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