Composer

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Gustav Mahler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1901 - 1902

Average_duration

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19:24

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Rückert Lieder is a song cycle composed by Gustav Mahler in 1901-02. The cycle consists of five songs, each based on a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The premiere of the cycle took place in Vienna in 1905, with the composer conducting. The five songs in the cycle are "Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder!" ("Do not look into my songs!"), "Ich atmet' einen linden Duft" ("I breathed a gentle fragrance"), "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" ("I am lost to the world"), "Um Mitternacht" ("At midnight"), and "Liebst du um Schönheit" ("If you love for beauty"). The first song, "Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder!", is a playful and ironic piece that sets the tone for the cycle. The second song, "Ich atmet' einen linden Duft", is a delicate and dreamy piece that evokes the scent of linden trees. The third song, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen", is the most famous of the cycle and is a deeply introspective and melancholic piece that expresses the desire for solitude and withdrawal from the world. The fourth song, "Um Mitternacht", is a dramatic and intense piece that explores the themes of death and redemption. The final song, "Liebst du um Schönheit", is a gentle and romantic piece that celebrates the beauty of love. The Rückert Lieder are characterized by Mahler's use of rich and complex harmonies, as well as his skillful use of orchestration to create a wide range of moods and emotions. The cycle is also notable for its use of Rückert's poetry, which is known for its simplicity and directness. Overall, the Rückert Lieder is a deeply personal and introspective work that reflects Mahler's own struggles with mortality and the meaning of life. It remains one of his most beloved and frequently performed works.

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