Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Aug 1907

Average_duration

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2:22

"Ich sehe dich in tausend Bildern" (I see you in a thousand pictures) is a song composed by Max Reger, Op. 105/1. It was composed in 1907 and premiered in the same year. The song is part of a collection of six songs, collectively known as "Sechs Lieder, Op. 105." "Ich sehe dich in tausend Bildern" is a romantic song that expresses the longing of a lover to see his beloved. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is in the key of F major. It begins with a gentle piano introduction, followed by the entrance of the voice. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a flowing accompaniment that supports the vocal line. The first movement sets the tone for the entire song, with its romantic and dreamy atmosphere. The second movement is marked "Allegro moderato" and is in the key of A-flat major. It is more lively and energetic than the first movement, with a faster tempo and a more complex accompaniment. The vocal line is more virtuosic, with a wider range and more intricate melodic lines. The second movement represents the excitement and passion of the lover as he imagines seeing his beloved. The third movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is in the key of F major. It returns to the gentle and dreamy atmosphere of the first movement, with a simple and lyrical melody. The accompaniment is sparse, with long pauses between the phrases. The third movement represents the final resolution of the lover's longing, as he finally sees his beloved in his mind's eye. Overall, "Ich sehe dich in tausend Bildern" is a beautiful and romantic song that showcases Reger's skill as a composer. The three movements work together to create a cohesive and emotional journey, with each movement representing a different aspect of the lover's longing.

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