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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Feb 24, 1888

Average_duration

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2:22

Hugo Wolf's 'Nimmersatte Liebe (Mörike Lieder)' is a song cycle composed in 1888. It premiered in Stuttgart on November 7, 1888, with the composer himself at the piano. The cycle consists of six songs, each based on a poem by Eduard Mörike. The first song, "Nimmersatte Liebe," is a passionate and intense expression of love, with the piano accompaniment providing a sense of urgency and restlessness. The second song, "Denk es, o Seele," is a more introspective piece, with a haunting melody and a sense of melancholy. The third song, "Erstes Liebeslied eines Mädchens," is a playful and innocent expression of young love, with a light and delicate piano accompaniment. The fourth song, "Auf einer Wanderung," is a more contemplative piece, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The fifth song, "Verborgenheit," is a beautiful and introspective piece, with a sense of peace and tranquility. The final song, "Um Mitternacht," is a powerful and dramatic expression of despair and longing, with a dark and brooding piano accompaniment. Overall, 'Nimmersatte Liebe (Mörike Lieder)' is a masterful example of Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer of lieder. The cycle showcases his ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of Mörike's poetry, while also creating a unique and expressive musical language.

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