Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Dec 19, 1888

Average_duration

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3:53

Hugo Wolf's 'Mignon I (Goethe Lieder)' is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the song cycle took place in Vienna in 1890. The song cycle consists of four movements, each of which is based on a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first movement, 'Heiss mich nicht reden' (Do not ask me to speak), is a slow and melancholic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, allowing the singer to convey the sadness and longing of the lyrics. The second movement, 'Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt' (Only he who knows longing), is a more upbeat and lively piece. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with a driving rhythm that propels the singer forward. The lyrics speak of the pain of unrequited love, and the singer's voice is full of passion and intensity. The third movement, 'So lasst mich scheinen' (Let me appear), is a slower and more introspective piece. The piano accompaniment is once again sparse, allowing the singer to convey the vulnerability and uncertainty of the lyrics. The singer's voice is soft and delicate, conveying a sense of fragility and vulnerability. The final movement, 'Kennst du das Land' (Do you know the land), is a more dramatic and powerful piece. The piano accompaniment is more forceful, with a driving rhythm that builds to a powerful climax. The lyrics speak of a distant land that the singer longs to visit, and the singer's voice is full of passion and longing. Overall, 'Mignon I (Goethe Lieder)' is a beautiful and haunting song cycle that showcases Hugo Wolf's mastery of the art song. The cycle is characterized by its delicate piano accompaniment, passionate vocals, and powerful emotions.

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