Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1877 - 1882

Average_duration

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14:20

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Hugo Wolf's 'Sechs Lieder für eine Frauenstimme' (Six Songs for a Woman's Voice) is a song cycle composed in 1888. The premiere of the cycle took place in Vienna in 1890. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first song, 'Nimmersatte Liebe' (Insatiable Love), is a passionate and intense piece that explores the theme of unrequited love. The second song, 'Bedeckt mich mit Blumen' (Cover Me with Flowers), is a gentle and delicate piece that evokes the beauty of nature. The third song, 'Heimweh' (Homesickness), is a melancholic and nostalgic piece that expresses the longing for home. The fourth song, 'Die Geister am Mummelsee' (The Spirits at Mummelsee), is a haunting and eerie piece that tells the story of spirits that haunt a lake in the Black Forest. The fifth song, 'Erstes Liebeslied eines Mädchens' (First Love Song of a Girl), is a playful and innocent piece that captures the excitement and joy of first love. The final song, 'Nun lass uns Frieden schließen' (Now Let Us Make Peace), is a peaceful and serene piece that expresses the desire for reconciliation and harmony. The cycle is characterized by Wolf's use of rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and vivid imagery. Each song is a miniature masterpiece that showcases Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a text through music. The cycle is a testament to Wolf's mastery of the art song genre and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and intellectually stimulating.

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