Composer

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Carl Friedrich Zelter

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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1:39

"Harfenspieler II" is a song composed by Carl Friedrich Zelter, a German composer and conductor, in 1806. The song is part of a collection of songs called "Goethe-Lieder," which are settings of poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. "Harfenspieler II" is the second of three songs in the collection that are based on the character of the harpist in Goethe's play "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship." The song is written for a solo voice and harp accompaniment. It is in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The song is divided into three sections, or movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is in a simple, lyrical style. The harp plays a gentle accompaniment while the voice sings a melody that is both melancholy and hopeful. The lyrics describe the harpist's longing for love and his belief that it will one day be fulfilled. The second movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is much more lively and energetic than the first. The harp plays a fast, rhythmic accompaniment while the voice sings a melody that is full of passion and intensity. The lyrics describe the harpist's joy at finally finding love and his determination to hold onto it. The third movement is marked "Andante" and returns to the simple, lyrical style of the first. The harp plays a gentle accompaniment while the voice sings a melody that is both sad and resigned. The lyrics describe the harpist's realization that his love is fleeting and that he must accept its passing. Overall, "Harfenspieler II" is a beautiful and expressive song that showcases Zelter's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the emotional depth of Goethe's poetry. The combination of the solo voice and harp accompaniment creates a haunting and ethereal sound that perfectly complements the lyrics.

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