Composer

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Friedrich Nietzsche

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1864

Average_duration

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1:50

"Es winkt und neigt sich" is a musical composition by the German philosopher and composer Friedrich Nietzsche. The piece was composed in 1864, when Nietzsche was just 20 years old. It was premiered in Leipzig in the same year, and was later published in 1898 as part of the collection "Friedrich Nietzsche's Werke: Kritische Gesamtausgabe". The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Allegro con brio", and is characterized by its lively, energetic rhythms and playful melodies. The second movement, marked "Andante", is more introspective and contemplative, with a slower tempo and more complex harmonies. The final movement, marked "Allegro vivace", returns to the lively, energetic character of the first movement, with fast, virtuosic passages and a sense of joyful abandon. Overall, "Es winkt und neigt sich" is a highly expressive and emotional work, reflecting Nietzsche's own intense and passionate personality. The piece is notable for its use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, as well as its bold and daring approach to musical form. Despite its relatively early composition date, "Es winkt und neigt sich" is considered a significant work in Nietzsche's musical output, and is still performed and studied today.

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