Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1791

Average_duration

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2:22

Sehnsucht nach dem Frühling, K. 596 is a song composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1791. The song was premiered in Vienna in the same year. It is a solo song for voice and piano, and it is one of the few songs that Mozart composed in German. The song has only one movement, and it is characterized by its simple and elegant melody. The piano accompaniment is also simple, with a gentle and flowing rhythm that supports the voice without overpowering it. The song is in the key of G major, and it has a moderate tempo. The lyrics of Sehnsucht nach dem Frühling (Longing for Spring) were written by Christian Adolf Overbeck. The poem expresses the speaker's longing for the arrival of spring, with its warm sun, green fields, and blooming flowers. The speaker also expresses his desire to be reunited with his beloved, who is far away. The song begins with a gentle piano introduction, which sets the mood for the piece. The voice enters with the first verse, which is sung in a soft and tender manner. The melody is simple and elegant, with a few embellishments that add to its beauty. The piano accompaniment is also gentle, with a flowing rhythm that supports the voice. The second verse is more expressive, with a more dramatic melody and a more complex piano accompaniment. The voice rises and falls, expressing the speaker's longing for spring and his beloved. The piano accompaniment also becomes more complex, with arpeggios and trills that add to the emotional intensity of the piece. The third verse returns to the gentle mood of the first verse, with a simple melody and a flowing piano accompaniment. The voice expresses the speaker's hope that spring will soon arrive and that he will be reunited with his beloved. The song ends with a gentle piano coda, which brings the piece to a peaceful and satisfying conclusion. Overall, Sehnsucht nach dem Frühling is a beautiful and expressive song that showcases Mozart's talent for melody and his ability to capture the emotions of the human heart. Its simple elegance and gentle mood make it a timeless classic that continues to be loved and appreciated by music lovers around the world.

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