Composer

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Artur Schnabel

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1902-1903

Average_duration

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17:47

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Artur Schnabel's 'Songs (7) for voice & piano, Op. 14' is a collection of seven songs composed between 1909 and 1910. The songs were premiered in Vienna in 1910, with Schnabel himself accompanying the singer. The collection is notable for its use of atonality and dissonance, which were relatively new concepts in music at the time. The first song in the collection, 'Der Wanderer', is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Nietzsche. It features a wandering melody that is interrupted by dissonant chords, creating a sense of unease and restlessness. The second song, 'Die Nacht', is a setting of a poem by Richard Dehmel. It is a haunting and atmospheric piece, with a slow and mournful melody that is punctuated by sudden bursts of dissonance. The third song, 'Der Einsame', is a setting of a poem by Hermann Hesse. It is a melancholy and introspective piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that is gradually built up with layers of dissonance. The fourth song, 'Die Stadt', is a setting of a poem by Georg Heym. It is a dark and brooding piece, with a slow and ominous melody that is punctuated by sudden bursts of dissonance. The fifth song, 'Der Tod', is a setting of a poem by Christian Morgenstern. It is a stark and unsettling piece, with a sparse and dissonant melody that is punctuated by sudden silences. The sixth song, 'Der Verlassene', is a setting of a poem by Stefan George. It is a mournful and introspective piece, with a slow and melancholy melody that is punctuated by sudden bursts of dissonance. The final song in the collection, 'Der Dichter', is a setting of a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. It is a complex and multi-layered piece, with a constantly shifting melody that is built up with layers of dissonance and counterpoint. Overall, Schnabel's 'Songs (7) for voice & piano, Op. 14' is a challenging and innovative collection that showcases his unique approach to atonality and dissonance.

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