Composer

:

Robert Schumann

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

:

4:55

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

"Der arme Peter" is a song composed by Robert Schumann, which is part of his song cycle "Dichterliebe" (Op. 48). The song was composed in 1840 and premiered in the same year. It is the third song in the cycle and is set to a poem by Heinrich Heine. The song is in A minor and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three sections, with the first section being the introduction, the second section being the main body of the song, and the third section being the coda. The introduction is a short instrumental section that sets the mood for the song. The main body of the song is divided into two parts, with the first part being in A minor and the second part being in A major. The coda is a short instrumental section that brings the song to a close. The song tells the story of a poor man named Peter who is dying. He is surrounded by his friends and family, but they are unable to help him. The song is characterized by its melancholic melody and its use of chromaticism. The melody is simple and repetitive, but it is also very expressive. The use of chromaticism adds to the melancholic mood of the song. Overall, "Der arme Peter" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the sadness and despair of a dying man. It is a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to convey complex emotions through music.

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