Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Oct 6, 1888

Average_duration

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3:28

Hugo Wolf's "Schlafendes Jesuskind (Mörike Lieder)" is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the song cycle was in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1891. The cycle consists of five movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Eduard Mörike. The first movement, "Er ist's," is a joyful and lively song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The second movement, "Auf ein altes Bild," is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on a painting of a long-dead loved one. The third movement, "Verborgenheit," is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the beauty of solitude and the joys of being alone. The fourth movement, "Das verlassene Mägdlein," is a haunting and tragic song about a young woman who has been abandoned by her lover. The final movement, "Schlafendes Jesuskind," is a tender and peaceful lullaby that depicts the infant Jesus sleeping in his manger. The characteristics of Wolf's "Schlafendes Jesuskind (Mörike Lieder)" are its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and sensitive treatment of the text. Wolf's music is deeply emotional and often reflects the mood and tone of the poetry he sets. The song cycle is a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Mörike's poetry in his music.

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