Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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before 1872

Publication Date

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1872

Average_duration

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8:57

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Franz Liszt's 'Lieder (3) aus Schillers Wilhelm Tell, S. 292 (LW N32)' is a set of three songs composed in 1859. The songs were premiered in Weimar, Germany, on August 23, 1860, with Liszt himself at the piano and the tenor Julius Stockhausen as the vocalist. The first song, "Der Fischerknabe," is a melancholic piece that tells the story of a young fisherman who longs for his lost love. The song is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody and its use of chromaticism to convey the fisherman's sense of longing and despair. The second song, "Der Hirt," is a more upbeat piece that tells the story of a shepherd who sings to his flock. The song is characterized by its lively, dance-like rhythm and its use of folk-like melodies to convey the shepherd's joy and contentment. The third and final song, "Der Alpenjäger," is a dramatic piece that tells the story of a hunter who is caught in a storm while hunting in the Alps. The song is characterized by its powerful, driving rhythm and its use of dissonance and chromaticism to convey the hunter's sense of danger and fear. Overall, Liszt's 'Lieder (3) aus Schillers Wilhelm Tell' is a masterful set of songs that showcases the composer's skill at creating evocative and emotionally charged music. The songs are notable for their use of chromaticism, folk-like melodies, and dramatic contrasts, and they remain popular among vocalists and audiences alike.

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