Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Jul 1842

Publication Date

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Dec 2003Dec 1843 - Jan 2004Jan 1844

Average_duration

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2:20

"Der Mond kommt still gegangen" is a Lied composed by Clara Wieck Schumann in 1841. It is the fourth song in her Opus 13 collection, which consists of six Lieder. The song premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1842, with Clara herself at the piano and the tenor Julius Stockhausen as the vocalist. The song is set to a poem by the German poet Eichendorff, which describes the beauty of the moonlit night and the peacefulness it brings. The poem is divided into three stanzas, and Clara sets each stanza to a different musical theme. The first stanza is set to a gentle and flowing melody, which captures the calmness of the night. The second stanza is more dramatic, with a sudden shift to a minor key and a more intense vocal line. The final stanza returns to the peacefulness of the opening, with a simple and serene melody. One of the characteristics of Clara's music is her use of chromaticism, which is evident in "Der Mond kommt still gegangen." She uses chromatic harmonies to create a sense of tension and release, particularly in the second stanza. Another characteristic of her music is her use of expressive and lyrical melodies, which are well-suited to the poetry she sets. Overall, "Der Mond kommt still gegangen" is a beautiful and evocative Lied that showcases Clara Wieck Schumann's skill as a composer. Its premiere in 1842 was well-received, and it remains a beloved piece in the Lieder repertoire today.

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