Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Apr 1, 1888

Average_duration

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3:07

Heimweh (Mörike Lieder) is a song cycle composed by Hugo Wolf in 1888. The cycle consists of 53 songs, all of which are based on poems by Eduard Mörike. The premiere of the cycle took place in Stuttgart on November 7, 1890, with the composer himself at the piano. The cycle is divided into three movements, each of which contains a number of songs. The first movement, entitled "In der Frühe," contains 18 songs and is characterized by its melancholic and introspective tone. The second movement, entitled "Im Sommer," contains 20 songs and is characterized by its more lively and playful tone. The third movement, entitled "Im Herbst," contains 15 songs and is characterized by its more somber and reflective tone. The songs in Heimweh (Mörike Lieder) are known for their complex and intricate piano accompaniments, which often mirror the emotional content of the lyrics. The vocal lines are also highly expressive, with Wolf using a wide range of vocal techniques to convey the various moods and emotions of the poems. Overall, Heimweh (Mörike Lieder) is considered to be one of Wolf's most important works, and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the German Lied tradition. Its themes of longing, nostalgia, and the transience of life continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless work of art.

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