Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1851

Average_duration

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9:19

Robert Schumann composed the 'Overture to Goethe's Hermann und Dorothea, Op. 136' in 1851. The overture was premiered on December 14, 1851, in Leipzig, Germany, under the direction of Felix Mendelssohn. The overture is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro con brio and begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the strings. The theme is then passed on to the woodwinds and brass, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation. The second movement is marked Andante con moto and is more subdued and introspective. The theme is played by the strings and is accompanied by a gentle and flowing melody played by the woodwinds. The third movement is marked Allegro vivace and is a return to the lively and energetic theme of the first movement. The theme is played by the brass and is accompanied by a fast and frenzied melody played by the strings. The 'Overture to Goethe's Hermann und Dorothea, Op. 136' is characterized by its use of contrasting themes and its dynamic shifts between fast and slow tempos. Schumann's use of orchestration is also notable, with each section of the orchestra being given a chance to shine throughout the overture. The overture is a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both exciting and introspective.

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