Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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March 29, 1890

Average_duration

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1:20

Hugo Wolf's "Weint nicht, ihr Äuglein" is a song cycle from his "Spanisches Liederbuch" (Spanish Songbook), which was composed between 1890 and 1896. The premiere of the song cycle was in 1896 in Vienna, Austria. The song cycle consists of 44 songs, which are divided into two volumes. "Weint nicht, ihr Äuglein" is the 14th song in the first volume. The song cycle is based on Spanish poetry, which Wolf set to music. The poems were translated into German by Emanuel Geibel and Paul Heyse. "Weint nicht, ihr Äuglein" is a beautiful and melancholic song that is characterized by its expressive melody and rich harmonies. The song is in the key of F minor and is written for a solo voice and piano. The piano accompaniment is complex and adds depth to the emotional content of the song. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement is slow and mournful, with the singer lamenting the loss of a loved one. The second movement is more upbeat and hopeful, with the singer expressing the hope that their love will be reunited in the afterlife. The final movement returns to the mournful tone of the first movement, with the singer expressing their sadness at the thought of being separated from their love forever. Overall, "Weint nicht, ihr Äuglein" is a beautiful and emotional song that showcases Wolf's skill as a composer. The song cycle as a whole is a masterpiece of German lieder, and it remains a popular and beloved work in the classical music repertoire.

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