Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Jun 14, 1839 - 1847

Publication Date

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1851

Average_duration

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13:22

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn composed 'Songs (6) for chorus, Op. 88' in 1848. The work premiered in Leipzig on February 3, 1849, with the composer conducting the Gewandhaus Orchestra and Chorus. The six movements of the work are titled "Herbstlied," "Volkslied," "Jagdlied," "Gruss," "Abschied," and "Wanderlied." The first movement, "Herbstlied," is a setting of a poem by Ludwig Uhland. It features a gentle, flowing melody that evokes the peacefulness of autumn. The second movement, "Volkslied," is a lively and rhythmic setting of a traditional German folk song. The third movement, "Jagdlied," is a hunting song that features a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The fourth movement, "Gruss," is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It features a soaring melody and a sense of joy and celebration. The fifth movement, "Abschied," is a setting of a poem by Joseph von Eichendorff. It is a melancholy and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and a sense of longing. The final movement, "Wanderlied," is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It is a lively and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and a sense of adventure. Throughout the work, Mendelssohn's characteristic use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies is on full display. The work is a testament to Mendelssohn's skill as a composer of choral music and remains a beloved piece in the choral repertoire.

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