Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1849

Average_duration

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24:40

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Lieder und Gesänge aus Wilhelm Meister (9), Op. 98a' is a song cycle composed in 1849. The premiere of the cycle took place in Leipzig on December 7, 1849, with the composer's wife, Clara Schumann, as the soloist. The cycle consists of nine songs, each of which is based on a poem from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's novel 'Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship.' The first song in the cycle, 'Kennst du das Land,' is a lyrical and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, 'Heiss mich nicht reden,' is a dramatic and passionate piece that explores the theme of unrequited love. The third song, 'So lasst mich scheinen,' is a playful and whimsical piece that features a lively piano accompaniment. The fourth song, 'Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt,' is a melancholic and introspective piece that explores the theme of longing and yearning. The fifth song, 'Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend,' is a contemplative and introspective piece that features a hauntingly beautiful melody. The sixth song, 'Anakreons Grab,' is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast-paced piano accompaniment. The seventh song, 'Wanderers Nachtlied II,' is a peaceful and contemplative piece that features a gentle and soothing melody. The eighth song, 'Herbstlied,' is a melancholic and introspective piece that explores the theme of the passing of time. The final song in the cycle, 'Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt,' is a contemplative and introspective piece that features a hauntingly beautiful melody. Overall, 'Lieder und Gesänge aus Wilhelm Meister (9), Op. 98a' is a beautiful and introspective song cycle that showcases Schumann's mastery of the art song genre. The cycle features a wide range of emotions and moods, from the playful and whimsical to the melancholic and introspective. The piano accompaniments are also noteworthy, with Schumann's use of complex harmonies and textures adding depth and richness to the cycle.

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