Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1815

Average_duration

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1:33

"Wo blüht das Blümchen, WoO 145" is a song composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1815. The song was premiered in Vienna in the same year. It is a part of a collection of songs called "Sechs Lieder von Gellert" (Six Songs by Gellert), which were composed by Beethoven based on texts by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert. The song is in the key of C major and has a simple and delicate melody. It consists of two stanzas, each with four lines, and a refrain. The text of the song describes a small flower that blooms in the meadow, unnoticed by most people. The flower is a symbol of the beauty and fragility of life, and the importance of appreciating the small things in life. The first movement of the song is marked "Andante con moto" and has a gentle and flowing melody. The second movement is marked "Allegro" and has a more lively and playful character. The third movement is a repeat of the first movement, with the addition of a short coda. The song is characteristic of Beethoven's early period, which is known for its simplicity and clarity of expression. It is also an example of Beethoven's interest in setting texts by poets who were concerned with moral and ethical themes. Overall, "Wo blüht das Blümchen, WoO 145" is a charming and lyrical song that captures the beauty and fragility of life in a simple and elegant way.

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