Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Feb 21, 1830 - Jun 20, 1832

Publication Date

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1833

Average_duration

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12:44

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 19a' in 1830. The work premiered in Leipzig in the same year. The six songs are set to German texts by various poets, including Heinrich Heine and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first song, "Gruß" (Greeting), is a cheerful and lively piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "Die Liebende schreibt" (The Lover Writes), is a tender and introspective piece that showcases Mendelssohn's gift for melody. The third song, "Im Frühling" (In Spring), is a joyful celebration of the season, with a lilting piano accompaniment that evokes the freshness and vitality of springtime. The fourth song, "Bei der Wiege" (At the Cradle), is a lullaby that features a gentle and soothing melody. The fifth song, "Allnächtlich im Traume" (Every Night in My Dreams), is a haunting and melancholy piece that explores themes of love and loss. The final song, "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" (On Wings of Song), is perhaps the most famous of the cycle, with its soaring melody and uplifting lyrics. Overall, 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 19a' is a masterful example of Mendelssohn's skill as a composer of lieder. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies, sensitive piano accompaniments, and expressive use of text. They are a testament to Mendelssohn's ability to capture the essence of a poem and translate it into music that is both beautiful and emotionally resonant.

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