Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1849

Average_duration

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2:19

Robert Schumann's 'Singet nicht in Trauertönen, Op. 98a/7' is a choral work composed in 1849. It was premiered on December 2, 1849, in Leipzig, Germany, by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Leipzig Singakademie. The piece is part of Schumann's 'Spanisches Liederspiel' (Spanish Songbook), a collection of 34 songs for solo voice and piano, which he later arranged for choir and orchestra. 'Singet nicht in Trauertönen' is the seventh song in the collection and is set to a text by Emanuel Geibel. The piece is in three movements, with the first and third being in a lively, dance-like tempo, while the second is slower and more contemplative. The first movement features a bright and joyful melody, with the choir singing in unison and the orchestra providing a lively accompaniment. The second movement is more introspective, with the choir singing in a gentle, mournful tone. The third movement returns to the lively tempo of the first, with the choir and orchestra coming together in a joyful celebration. The piece is characterized by Schumann's use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies, which are typical of his Romantic style. The text, which speaks of the joy of love and the celebration of life, is reflected in the music, which is full of energy and vitality. Overall, 'Singet nicht in Trauertönen' is a beautiful and uplifting choral work that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of the text in his music.

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