Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1849

Average_duration

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13:30

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Doppelchörige Gesänge (4), Op.141' is a choral work composed in 1849. The piece was premiered in Leipzig on December 1, 1852, by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Felix Mendelssohn. The work consists of four movements, each of which is scored for two choirs. The first movement, "An die Sterne" (To the Stars), is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The music is characterized by its soaring melodies and lush harmonies, which evoke the majesty and mystery of the night sky. The second movement, "Vom Pagen und der Königstochter" (Of the Page and the Princess), is a setting of a folk tale. The music is playful and light-hearted, with a lively rhythm and a sense of whimsy. The third movement, "Der Wassermann" (The Water Spirit), is a setting of a ballad by Ludwig Uhland. The music is dark and brooding, with a sense of foreboding and danger. The two choirs alternate in a call-and-response pattern, creating a sense of tension and drama. The final movement, "Tanzlied" (Dance Song), is a setting of a poem by Emanuel Geibel. The music is joyful and celebratory, with a lively dance rhythm and a sense of exuberance. The two choirs sing in unison for much of the movement, creating a sense of unity and community. Overall, 'Doppelchörige Gesänge (4), Op.141' is a masterful work that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer of choral music. The use of two choirs creates a rich and complex texture, and the music is characterized by its expressive melodies, lush harmonies, and dramatic contrasts.

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