Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Jun 16, 1878

Average_duration

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2:02

"Mir träumte von einem Königskind" is a song composed by Hugo Wolf in 1888. It is part of his collection of songs called "Mörike-Lieder," which is based on the poems of Eduard Mörike. The song was premiered in Stuttgart on November 22, 1888. The song is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Sehr langsam" (very slow) and is in the key of G minor. The second movement is marked "Lebhaft" (lively) and is in the key of G major. The third movement is marked "Langsam" (slow) and is in the key of E-flat major. The first movement begins with a haunting melody played by the piano. The singer enters with the words "Mir träumte von einem Königskind" (I dreamed of a royal child). The melody is melancholic and reflects the dream-like quality of the text. The piano accompaniment is sparse and creates a sense of emptiness. The singer's voice is soft and delicate, adding to the dream-like quality of the music. The second movement is more lively and upbeat. The piano accompaniment is more complex and the melody is more rhythmic. The singer's voice is more forceful and confident. The text describes the royal child's journey through the forest, and the music reflects the excitement and adventure of the journey. The third movement returns to the melancholic mood of the first movement. The piano accompaniment is once again sparse, and the melody is slow and mournful. The singer's voice is full of emotion as she describes the death of the royal child. The music is haunting and beautiful, and the final notes of the piano fade away into silence. Overall, "Mir träumte von einem Königskind" is a beautiful and haunting song that showcases Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer. The music perfectly captures the dream-like quality of the text and creates a sense of melancholy and beauty.

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