Composer

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Richard Wagner

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1844

Average_duration

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5:14

"An Webers Grabe" (At Weber's Grave) is a composition by Richard Wagner, written in 1844 as a tribute to the German composer Carl Maria von Weber, who had died in 1826. The piece was premiered on June 16, 1844, at Weber's grave in Dresden, Germany. The composition consists of three movements: a slow introduction, a funeral march, and a finale. The slow introduction sets the somber tone of the piece, with a mournful melody played by the strings. The funeral march is the centerpiece of the composition, with a powerful and dramatic melody played by the brass and percussion. The finale is a more uplifting and hopeful section, with a triumphant melody played by the full orchestra. The characteristics of "An Webers Grabe" reflect Wagner's admiration for Weber's music. The funeral march is reminiscent of Weber's own funeral music, and the use of brass and percussion creates a grand and majestic sound. The slow introduction and finale also showcase Wagner's skill in creating emotional and expressive melodies. Overall, "An Webers Grabe" is a powerful and moving tribute to one of Wagner's musical heroes. Its premiere at Weber's grave was a fitting tribute to a composer who had greatly influenced Wagner's own music.

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