Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Dec 1840

Publication Date

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1990

Average_duration

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2:51

Clara Wieck Schumann was a German pianist and composer of the Romantic era. She composed a number of works for piano, including the piece "Volkslied," which was written in 1849. "Volkslied" is a short piece for solo piano, consisting of three movements. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto," and features a simple, lyrical melody that is reminiscent of a folk song. The second movement is marked "Allegro vivace," and is more lively and energetic than the first. The final movement is marked "Andante," and returns to the slower, more contemplative mood of the first movement. One of the characteristics of "Volkslied" is its use of simple, folk-like melodies. This is particularly evident in the first movement, which features a melody that is easy to sing and remember. Another characteristic of the piece is its use of contrasting moods and tempos. The second movement, for example, is much faster and more energetic than the first, while the third movement is slower and more introspective. "Volkslied" was premiered by Clara Wieck Schumann herself, and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. It is still performed today, and is considered to be one of Clara Wieck Schumann's most popular works for piano.

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