Composer

:

Christian Sinding

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1888

Average_duration

:

14:47

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

"Lieder aus des Knaben Wunderhorn, Op.15" is a song cycle composed by Christian Sinding, a Norwegian composer, in 1899. The song cycle is based on the collection of German folk poems "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" (The Youth's Magic Horn), compiled by Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano in the early 19th century. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The premiere of "Lieder aus des Knaben Wunderhorn, Op.15" took place in Oslo, Norway, in 1900. The songs were performed by the Norwegian baritone, Oscar Nissen, with Sinding himself accompanying on the piano. The cycle was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it quickly became one of Sinding's most popular works. The first song in the cycle, "Der Schildwache Nachtlied" (The Sentinel's Night Song), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that captures the loneliness and isolation of a soldier on duty. The second song, "Rheinlegendchen" (Little Rhine Legend), is a lively and playful piece that tells the story of a young girl who falls in love with a fisherman. The third song, "Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen" (Where the Beautiful Trumpets Blow), is a melancholic piece that tells the story of a soldier who falls in love with a beautiful woman, only to lose her to death. The fourth song, "Lob des hohen Verstandes" (In Praise of High Intelligence), is a humorous piece that pokes fun at the idea that intelligence is the key to success in life. The fifth song, "Verlorne Müh" (Lost Effort), is a somber piece that reflects on the futility of human effort in the face of death. The final song, "Das irdische Leben" (The Earthly Life), is a powerful and emotional piece that tells the story of a mother and child who are starving to death. Overall, "Lieder aus des Knaben Wunderhorn, Op.15" is a masterful work that showcases Sinding's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of the German folk poems that inspired it. The cycle is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and evocative lyrics, and it remains a beloved work in the classical music repertoire to this day.

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