Composer

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Ludwig Thuille

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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2:41

Ludwig Thuille's 'Von alten Liebesliedern' is a song cycle composed in 1901. The premiere of the work took place in Munich in the same year. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is based on a different old love song. The songs are set to German texts by various poets, including Heinrich Heine and Joseph von Eichendorff. The first movement, 'Ich weiss nicht, was soll es bedeuten', is based on the famous poem 'Die Lorelei' by Heinrich Heine. The music is characterized by a flowing, lyrical melody that captures the romantic and mysterious atmosphere of the poem. The second movement, 'Es ist ein Schnee gefallen', is a setting of a traditional German folk song. The music is simple and straightforward, with a gentle, lilting rhythm that evokes the peacefulness of a snowy winter landscape. The third movement, 'In einem kühlen Grunde', is another setting of a traditional German folk song. The music is more complex than the previous movement, with a rich harmonic language and a more dramatic, emotional character. The fourth movement, 'Wach auf, meins Herzens Schöne', is based on a poem by Joseph von Eichendorff. The music is lively and energetic, with a playful, dance-like quality that reflects the joyful mood of the text. The fifth movement, 'Es rauschet das Wasser', is another setting of a traditional German folk song. The music is serene and peaceful, with a gentle, flowing melody that captures the tranquility of a quiet stream. The final movement, 'Ach, wie ist's möglich dann', is based on a poem by Ludwig Uhland. The music is somber and introspective, with a melancholy melody that reflects the sadness and regret of lost love. Overall, 'Von alten Liebesliedern' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Ludwig Thuille's skill as a composer. The music is characterized by a rich harmonic language, lyrical melodies, and a deep emotional expressiveness that captures the essence of the romantic poetry on which it is based.

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