Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Jun 9, 1853 - Jun 21, 1853

Publication Date

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1856

Average_duration

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14:34

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Clara Wieck Schumann's 'Lieder aus Jucunde (6), Op. 23' is a collection of six songs composed in 1853. The premiere of the work took place in Leipzig in the same year. The six songs are titled 'Liebst du um Schönheit', 'Sie liebten sich beide', 'Jemand', 'Der Mond kommt still gegangen', 'O Lust, O Lust' and 'Die stille Lotosblume'. The first song, 'Liebst du um Schönheit', is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert. It is a love song that expresses the idea that true love is not based on physical beauty but on the inner qualities of a person. The second song, 'Sie liebten sich beide', is based on a poem by Heinrich Heine. It tells the story of two lovers who die together and are buried side by side. The third song, 'Jemand', is a setting of a poem by Emanuel Geibel. It is a melancholic song that expresses the feeling of loneliness and the desire for companionship. The fourth song, 'Der Mond kommt still gegangen', is based on a poem by Eichendorff. It is a peaceful and serene song that describes the beauty of the moonlit night. The fifth song, 'O Lust, O Lust', is a setting of a poem by Rückert. It is a passionate and sensual song that expresses the desire for physical love. The final song, 'Die stille Lotosblume', is based on a poem by Geibel. It is a gentle and contemplative song that describes the beauty of a lotus flower. The 'Lieder aus Jucunde' is characterized by Clara Schumann's lyrical and expressive melodies, which are accompanied by rich and varied harmonies. The songs are also notable for their sensitive and nuanced treatment of the texts, which reflect Clara Schumann's deep understanding of poetry and her ability to convey its emotional content through music. Overall, the 'Lieder aus Jucunde' is a significant contribution to the genre of German Lieder and a testament to Clara Schumann's skill as a composer and interpreter of poetry.

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