Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Apr 20, 1888

Average_duration

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3:43

Hugo Wolf's 'Um Mitternacht (Mörike Lieder)' is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the song cycle took place in Vienna in 1891. The song cycle consists of five movements, each of which is based on a poem by Eduard Mörike. The first movement, 'Um Mitternacht,' is a powerful and dramatic song that explores the theme of death. The music is dark and brooding, with a sense of foreboding that builds throughout the piece. The second movement, 'Nimmersatte Liebe,' is a lighter and more playful song that explores the theme of unrequited love. The music is lively and energetic, with a sense of longing and desire. The third movement, 'Verborgenheit,' is a beautiful and introspective song that explores the theme of solitude. The music is gentle and contemplative, with a sense of peace and tranquility. The fourth movement, 'Auf ein altes Bild,' is a nostalgic and wistful song that explores the theme of memory. The music is tender and sentimental, with a sense of longing and regret. The final movement, 'Gebet,' is a powerful and emotional song that explores the theme of faith. The music is intense and passionate, with a sense of devotion and reverence. Throughout the song cycle, Wolf's music perfectly captures the mood and emotion of Mörike's poetry, creating a powerful and moving work of art.

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