Composer

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Hanns Eisler

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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3:13

Das Lied vom Weib des Nazisoldaten (The Song of the Nazi Soldier's Wife) is a song cycle composed by Hanns Eisler in 1937. The work was premiered in Paris in 1938, with the composer accompanying the singer, Ernst Busch, on the piano. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which sets a poem by Bertolt Brecht. The first movement, "Ballade vom Weib und dem Soldaten" (Ballad of the Wife and the Soldier), tells the story of a soldier who leaves his wife behind to fight in a war. The wife is left alone and must fend for herself, but she remains loyal to her husband and waits for his return. The music is somber and mournful, reflecting the sadness and loneliness of the wife. The second movement, "Die Heimkehr" (The Homecoming), describes the soldier's return from the war. The music is more upbeat and joyful, reflecting the happiness of the wife at seeing her husband again. The third movement, "Die Liebenden" (The Lovers), is a duet between the wife and the soldier. The music is tender and romantic, reflecting the love between the two characters. The fourth movement, "Die Verlobung" (The Engagement), describes the couple's engagement. The music is celebratory and joyful, reflecting the happiness of the couple at their impending marriage. The fifth movement, "Die Hochzeit" (The Wedding), describes the couple's wedding. The music is lively and festive, reflecting the joy and excitement of the occasion. The final movement, "Das Lied vom Weib des Nazisoldaten" (The Song of the Nazi Soldier's Wife), is a reflection on the wife's role in the war. The music is somber and mournful, reflecting the sadness and despair of the wife as she realizes the true nature of her husband's actions. Overall, Das Lied vom Weib des Nazisoldaten is a powerful and emotional work that explores the themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating effects of war. The music is deeply expressive and reflects the complex emotions of the characters in the cycle.

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