Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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May 5, 1888

Average_duration

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2:33

Hugo Wolf's 'In der Frühe (Mörike Lieder)' is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in 1890. The cycle consists of five movements, each of which is based on a poem by Eduard Mörike. The first movement, 'Im Frühling,' is characterized by its lively and energetic melody, which captures the joy and vitality of spring. The second movement, 'Er ist's,' is a more subdued and introspective piece, with a hauntingly beautiful melody that captures the melancholy of unrequited love. The third movement, 'An eine Äolsharfe,' is a more experimental piece, with a complex and intricate melody that reflects the shifting moods and emotions of the poem. The fourth movement, 'Nimmersatte Liebe,' is a passionate and intense piece, with a soaring melody that captures the intensity of the speaker's love. The final movement, 'Verborgenheit,' is a more contemplative and introspective piece, with a gentle and soothing melody that captures the peace and tranquility of the speaker's inner world. Throughout the cycle, Wolf's music is characterized by its sensitivity to the nuances of the text, with each melody and harmony carefully crafted to reflect the emotional content of the poem. Overall, 'In der Frühe (Mörike Lieder)' is a masterful example of the art song genre, with Wolf's music perfectly complementing Mörike's poetry to create a work of great beauty and emotional depth.

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