Composer

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Richard Strauss

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1898

Average_duration

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2:37

"Jung Hexenlied, Op. 39/2" is a song composed by Richard Strauss in 1899. It premiered on December 8, 1899, in Berlin, Germany. The song is part of a collection of six songs titled "Sechs Lieder, Op. 39," which Strauss composed for voice and piano. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It is written in a simple A-B-A form, with the A section being repeated at the end. The song has a haunting and mysterious quality, with a melody that is both beautiful and eerie. The text of the song is a poem by Felix Dahn, which tells the story of a young witch who is being burned at the stake. The witch sings a song as she is being burned, expressing her defiance and her belief in the power of magic. The song is a powerful expression of the human spirit in the face of oppression and persecution. The first movement of the song is marked "Langsam und schmerzvoll" (slow and painful), and it sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The piano plays a simple, mournful melody, while the voice sings the first verse of the poem. The second movement is marked "Schnell und wild" (fast and wild), and it is a dramatic contrast to the first movement. The piano plays a frenzied, almost chaotic melody, while the voice sings the second verse of the poem. The final movement is a repeat of the first movement, with the voice singing the first verse again. The characteristics of "Jung Hexenlied, Op. 39/2" are typical of Strauss's style. The song is highly expressive, with a strong emotional impact. The melody is beautiful and memorable, and the piano accompaniment is both supportive and dramatic. The song is a powerful example of Strauss's ability to create music that is both beautiful and meaningful.

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