Composer

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Moritz Eggert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

"Neue Dichter Lieben" is a contemporary classical composition by German composer Moritz Eggert. The piece was composed in 2001 and premiered on October 28th of the same year in Munich, Germany. The composition is divided into four movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" (I have become lost to the world), is a setting of a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. The movement is characterized by its slow, mournful melody and sparse accompaniment, which creates a sense of isolation and detachment. The second movement, "Ich will deine Seele" (I want your soul), is a setting of a poem by Else Lasker-Schüler. This movement is much more energetic than the first, with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency in the vocal line. The accompaniment is also more complex, with dissonant chords and angular melodies. The third movement, "Ich bin so knallvergnügt erwacht" (I woke up so happy), is a setting of a poem by Joachim Ringelnatz. This movement is the most lighthearted of the four, with a jaunty melody and a playful accompaniment. The vocal line is also more conversational in style, with the singer adopting a more casual tone. The final movement, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen II" (I have become lost to the world II), is a reprise of the first movement. However, this time the melody is more complex and the accompaniment is more active, creating a sense of resolution and closure. Overall, "Neue Dichter Lieben" is a powerful and emotionally charged composition that showcases Eggert's skill as a composer and his ability to set poetry to music in a way that is both sensitive and innovative.

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