Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 12, 1890

Average_duration

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2:06

Hugo Wolf's 'Tief im Herzen trag' ich Pein (Spanisches Liederbuch)' is a song cycle composed between 1890 and 1896. The premiere of the cycle took place in Vienna in 1897. The cycle consists of 44 songs, divided into two volumes, and is based on Spanish poetry translated into German by Emanuel Geibel and Paul Heyse. The cycle is characterized by its intense emotional depth and the use of Spanish rhythms and melodies. The first volume of the cycle consists of 21 songs, while the second volume consists of 23 songs. The songs are divided into three groups: love songs, religious songs, and songs of everyday life. The love songs in the cycle are characterized by their passionate and intense emotions. The first song in the cycle, 'Ach, wie lang die Seele schlummert,' is a lament about the pain of unrequited love. The second song, 'Nun wandre, Maria,' is a love song that tells the story of a young woman who is in love with a man who is far away. The third song, 'Klinge, klinge, mein Pandero,' is a lively dance song that celebrates the joy of love. The religious songs in the cycle are characterized by their spiritual depth and the use of religious imagery. The fourth song, 'Herr, was trägt der Boden hier,' is a prayer that asks God for guidance and strength. The fifth song, 'Herr, was trägt der Boden hier,' is a meditation on the transience of life and the need for spiritual renewal. The sixth song, 'Herr, was trägt der Boden hier,' is a hymn that celebrates the beauty of nature and the glory of God. The songs of everyday life in the cycle are characterized by their simplicity and their focus on the joys and sorrows of everyday life. The seventh song, 'Wer sein holdes Lieb verloren,' is a lament about the pain of lost love. The eighth song, 'In dem Schatten meiner Locken,' is a playful song about a young woman who is trying to attract the attention of a man. The ninth song, 'Wehe, so willst du mich wieder,' is a song about the pain of separation and the hope for reunion. Overall, 'Tief im Herzen trag' ich Pein (Spanisches Liederbuch)' is a powerful and emotional song cycle that showcases Hugo Wolf's mastery of melody, rhythm, and emotion. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of Spanish poetry and the beauty of the German language.

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