Composer

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Richard Strauss

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1885 - 1888

Average_duration

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1:54

Wie sollten wir geheim sie halten, Op. 19/4 is a song composed by Richard Strauss in 1888. It was premiered on December 8, 1888, in Munich, Germany. The song is part of a collection of six songs titled Sechs Lieder, Op. 19. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a tempo marking of Andante. The song is in the key of F minor and has a time signature of 4/4. The vocal range required for the song is from F3 to A4. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement is marked by a slow and mournful melody, with the piano accompaniment providing a somber and melancholic backdrop. The second movement is more agitated, with the piano accompaniment becoming more active and the vocal line becoming more urgent. The final movement returns to the slow and mournful melody of the first movement, with the piano accompaniment providing a gentle and soothing conclusion. The lyrics of the song were written by the German poet Friedrich Rückert. The poem tells the story of a lover who is trying to keep their love a secret from the world. The lover is torn between the desire to keep their love hidden and the fear of losing their beloved. The song is characteristic of Strauss's early style, which was heavily influenced by the Romantic era. The use of a solo voice and piano accompaniment was a common feature of Romantic-era music, and Strauss's use of this format in Wie sollten wir geheim sie halten, Op. 19/4 is a nod to this tradition. The song is also notable for its use of chromaticism, which was a hallmark of the Romantic era. Overall, Wie sollten wir geheim sie halten, Op. 19/4 is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that showcases Strauss's early style and his mastery of the Romantic-era tradition.

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