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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Mar 20, 1897

Average_duration

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4:48

Hugo Wolf's 'Alles endet, was entstehet (Michelangelo Lieder)' is a song cycle composed in 1897. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in the same year. The cycle consists of six songs, each of which is based on a poem by Michelangelo Buonarroti. The poems are taken from Michelangelo's collection of sonnets, which were written in the 16th century. The first song in the cycle, 'Wohl denk' ich oft an mein vergangnes Leben', is a reflective piece that explores the idea of mortality and the transience of life. The second song, 'Alles endet, was entstehet', is a more somber piece that reflects on the inevitability of death. The third song, 'Fühlt meine Seele das ersehnte Licht', is a more hopeful piece that explores the idea of redemption and salvation. The fourth song, 'Ein Sonett', is a more introspective piece that explores the idea of artistic creation and the role of the artist in society. The fifth song, 'Michelangelo', is a more personal piece that reflects on the life and work of the artist. The final song in the cycle, 'Alles, alles in den Wind', is a more resigned piece that reflects on the idea of letting go and accepting the inevitability of change. The music of the cycle is characterized by its expressive and emotional qualities. Wolf's use of chromaticism and dissonance creates a sense of tension and unease that reflects the themes of the poems. The vocal lines are often highly melodic and expressive, with a wide range of dynamics and articulations. The piano accompaniment is also highly expressive, with a wide range of textures and colors. Overall, 'Alles endet, was entstehet (Michelangelo Lieder)' is a powerful and moving work that explores some of the most profound themes of human existence. Wolf's music captures the emotional depth and complexity of Michelangelo's poetry, creating a work that is both deeply personal and universal in its appeal.

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