Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1803

Average_duration

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1:20

'Languisco e moro, Hess 229' is a vocal work composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1801. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. It is a solo cantata for soprano and piano, with lyrics by Pietro Metastasio. The piece is divided into two movements. The first movement is marked "Languisco e moro" (I languish and die), and the second movement is marked "Ah! non v'è, che un mio rimedio" (Ah! There is no remedy for me). The first movement is in the key of E-flat major and is in a slow tempo. The second movement is in the key of C minor and is in a faster tempo. The piece is characterized by its expressive and emotional nature. The lyrics describe the pain and suffering of unrequited love, and Beethoven's music reflects this with its melancholic melodies and dramatic harmonies. The piano accompaniment is also notable for its virtuosic passages, which add to the emotional intensity of the piece. Overall, 'Languisco e moro, Hess 229' is a beautiful and poignant work that showcases Beethoven's skill as a composer of vocal music. Its expressive melodies and dramatic harmonies make it a powerful piece that continues to be performed and admired today.

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