Composer

:

Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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before 1792

Average_duration

:

1:35

"I love my love in secret" is a vocal work composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. The piece is also known as "Ich liebe dich so wie du mich" and is cataloged as H. 31a/3. The composition is a part of a collection of six songs that Haydn composed in 1781. The premiere of the piece is not known, but it is believed to have been performed in private settings. "I love my love in secret" is a simple and elegant piece that features a solo voice accompanied by a piano. The composition is in the key of G major and has a moderate tempo. The piece is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections having the same melody and the second section featuring a contrasting melody. The first section of the piece begins with a simple piano introduction that sets the mood for the piece. The solo voice then enters with the melody, singing the first line of the text, "I love my love in secret." The melody is simple and lyrical, with a gentle rise and fall that reflects the emotions of the text. The piano accompaniment is also simple, providing a gentle and supportive foundation for the voice. The second section of the piece features a contrasting melody that is more complex and dramatic than the first section. The piano accompaniment is also more active, with arpeggios and runs that add to the drama of the section. The solo voice sings the text, "I'll tell my love in secret," with a sense of urgency and passion. The third section of the piece returns to the melody of the first section, with the solo voice singing the text, "I love my love in secret," once again. The piano accompaniment is similar to the first section, providing a gentle and supportive foundation for the voice. The piece ends with a simple piano coda that brings the composition to a peaceful and satisfying conclusion. Overall, "I love my love in secret" is a beautiful and elegant vocal work that showcases Haydn's skill as a composer. The piece is simple and lyrical, with a gentle and supportive piano accompaniment that allows the solo voice to shine. The contrasting second section adds drama and passion to the piece, while the return to the melody of the first section provides a sense of closure and resolution.

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