Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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ca. Feb 21, 1830 - 1832 0

Publication Date

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1833

Average_duration

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2:49

Winterlied Mein Sohn, wo willst du hin so spät?, Op. 19a/3 is a vocal piece composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1830. It was premiered in Leipzig on December 3, 1830, as part of a concert organized by the composer himself. The piece is part of a set of six songs for voice and piano, collectively known as Sechs Gesänge, Op. 19. Winterlied Mein Sohn, wo willst du hin so spät? is the third movement of the set and is written for a solo voice accompanied by a piano. The text is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which tells the story of a father who asks his son where he is going so late on a winter night. The son replies that he is going to visit his beloved, who lives far away. The father warns him of the dangers of the cold and the darkness, but the son insists on going, saying that love will keep him warm. The piece is characterized by its simple and elegant melody, which is supported by a delicate piano accompaniment. The vocal line is expressive and lyrical, with a range of dynamics and emotions that reflect the different moods of the text. The piano part is also notable for its use of arpeggios and broken chords, which create a sense of movement and momentum. Overall, Winterlied Mein Sohn, wo willst du hin so spät? is a beautiful and poignant piece of music that captures the essence of Goethe's poem. It is a testament to Mendelssohn's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

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