Composer

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Fanny Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1835

Average_duration

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2:33

'Wenn der Frühling kommt' is a vocal piece composed by Fanny Mendelssohn in 1841. It was premiered in Berlin on March 14, 1841, with Fanny herself at the piano and her sister, the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn, conducting the performance. The piece consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked "Allegro moderato," is a lively and joyful celebration of the arrival of spring. The piano accompaniment is light and bouncy, while the vocal melody is full of energy and optimism. The lyrics, written by Fanny's friend and collaborator Emanuel Geibel, describe the beauty of the spring season and the joy it brings to all living things. The second movement, marked "Andante con moto," is a more introspective and melancholy piece. The piano accompaniment is more subdued, and the vocal melody is more contemplative. The lyrics describe the bittersweet nature of spring, with its promise of new beginnings but also its reminder of past losses and regrets. The final movement, marked "Allegro vivace," returns to the joyful mood of the first movement. The piano accompaniment is more complex and virtuosic, and the vocal melody is more elaborate and ornamented. The lyrics describe the exuberance and vitality of spring, with its abundance of flowers, birds, and other signs of new life. Overall, 'Wenn der Frühling kommt' is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Fanny Mendelssohn's talent as a composer and pianist. Its three movements capture the many moods and emotions of spring, from the exuberant joy of new beginnings to the bittersweet nostalgia of past losses. It remains a beloved work in the repertoire of classical vocal music.

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