Composer

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Othmar Schoeck

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Apr 1929 - May 1929

Publication Date

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1931

First Performance

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Mar 25, 1930

Average_duration

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18:13

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Othmar Schoeck's 'Lieder nach Gedichten von Hermann Hesse (10), Op. 44' is a song cycle composed in 1927. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd January 1928 in Zurich, Switzerland. The cycle consists of ten songs, each set to a poem by Hermann Hesse. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first song in the cycle is titled 'Im Nebel' (In the Fog) and is characterized by a haunting melody and a sense of mystery. The second song, 'Stufen' (Steps), is more upbeat and features a lively piano accompaniment. The third song, 'Ein Wanderer' (A Wanderer), is a melancholic piece that captures the sense of loneliness and isolation often associated with wandering. The fourth song, 'Im Garten' (In the Garden), is a gentle and peaceful piece that evokes the beauty of nature. The fifth song, 'Im Frühling' (In Spring), is a joyful and exuberant piece that celebrates the arrival of spring. The sixth song, 'Am Abend' (In the Evening), is a reflective and introspective piece that captures the mood of the end of the day. The seventh song, 'Im Herbst' (In Autumn), is a somber and melancholic piece that reflects the passing of time and the changing of the seasons. The eighth song, 'Im Winter' (In Winter), is a stark and desolate piece that captures the harshness of winter. The ninth song, 'Im Dunkeln' (In the Dark), is a haunting and mysterious piece that evokes the sense of being lost in the dark. The final song in the cycle, 'Abschied' (Farewell), is a poignant and emotional piece that captures the sense of loss and separation. The cycle as a whole is characterized by Schoeck's sensitive and expressive setting of Hesse's poetry, as well as his skillful use of melody and harmony to evoke the various moods and emotions of the poems.

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