Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Jul 1842

Publication Date

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Dec 2003Dec 1843 - Jan 2004Jan 1844

Average_duration

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2:44

"Die stille Lotosblume, Op. 13/6" is a Lied composed by Clara Wieck Schumann in 1842. It was premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1843, with Clara herself at the piano and the famous soprano Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient as the singer. The song is part of a cycle of six Lieder, Op. 13, which Clara composed during her courtship with Robert Schumann. The song is set to a poem by Friedrich Rückert, which describes a lotus flower that grows in a quiet pond, untouched by the noise and turmoil of the world. The music reflects the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the poem, with a simple and delicate piano accompaniment that evokes the gentle ripples of the water. The vocal line is also simple and lyrical, with a flowing melody that follows the natural rhythm of the text. The song is in A-flat major and has a ternary form, with a short introduction and a coda. The first section presents the main theme, which is repeated with slight variations in the second section. The coda brings back the opening motif of the piano accompaniment, which gradually fades away, leaving the voice alone to sing the final words of the poem. "Die stille Lotosblume" is a typical example of Clara's style as a composer, which is characterized by a strong sense of melody, a clear and transparent texture, and a deep emotional expressiveness. The song also reflects Clara's interest in the poetry of the Romantic era, which she shared with her husband Robert Schumann. Together, they formed one of the most famous musical couples of the 19th century, and their music and love story continue to inspire musicians and audiences to this day.

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