Composer

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Alexander von Zemlinsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1895 - 1896

Average_duration

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21:09

Movement_count

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11

Movement ....

Alexander von Zemlinsky's 'Songs, 2 volumes, for voice & piano, Op. 2' is a collection of 12 songs composed between 1899 and 1901. The first volume consists of six songs, while the second volume has another six. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first volume of 'Songs, Op. 2' was composed in 1899 and premiered in Vienna in the same year. The second volume was composed in 1901 and premiered in Berlin in 1903. The songs were well-received by audiences and critics alike, and helped establish Zemlinsky as a prominent composer of lieder. The songs in 'Songs, Op. 2' are characterized by their expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and complex piano accompaniments. Zemlinsky's use of chromaticism and dissonance creates a sense of tension and unease, which is often resolved in the final cadences of each song. The first volume of 'Songs, Op. 2' includes songs such as 'Die drei Schwestern' (The Three Sisters), 'Lied der Jungfrau' (Song of the Virgin), and 'Die Mädchen mit den verbundenen Augen' (The Girls with the Blindfolds). These songs explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The second volume of 'Songs, Op. 2' includes songs such as 'Die Nachtigall' (The Nightingale), 'Der Traumgörge' (The Dream George), and 'Die drei Schwestern' (The Three Sisters). These songs continue to explore themes of love and loss, but also delve into more fantastical and surreal imagery. Overall, 'Songs, 2 volumes, for voice & piano, Op. 2' is a significant work in Zemlinsky's oeuvre, showcasing his skill as a composer of lieder and his ability to create expressive and complex musical works.

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