Composer

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Gustav Mahler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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ca. 1880

Average_duration

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9:36

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Gustav Mahler's 'Songs (3)' is a collection of three songs composed in 1896. The premiere of the songs took place in Vienna in 1897. The three movements of the songs are 'Die Nachtigall', 'Nicht wiedersehen!' and 'Ich atmet' einen linden Duft'. The first movement, 'Die Nachtigall', is a setting of a poem by Theodor Storm. The song is characterized by its light and playful melody, which is reminiscent of the nightingale's song. Mahler's use of orchestration in this movement is particularly noteworthy, as he employs a solo violin to imitate the sound of the nightingale. The second movement, 'Nicht wiedersehen!', is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The song is characterized by its mournful and melancholic melody, which reflects the poem's theme of lost love. Mahler's use of chromaticism in this movement is particularly effective in conveying the sense of longing and despair expressed in the poem. The third movement, 'Ich atmet' einen linden Duft', is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. The song is characterized by its gentle and serene melody, which reflects the poem's theme of nature and the beauty of the natural world. Mahler's use of orchestration in this movement is particularly effective in creating a sense of tranquility and peace. Overall, Mahler's 'Songs (3)' is a masterful collection of songs that showcases his skill as a composer and his ability to convey a range of emotions through music. The songs are characterized by their beautiful melodies, rich harmonies, and effective use of orchestration.

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