Composer

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Hans Pfitzner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Average_duration

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5:23

"An die Mark, Op. 15/3" is a song composed by Hans Pfitzner in 1901. It was premiered in the same year in Berlin. The song is part of a larger song cycle called "Vier Lieder, Op. 15" which consists of four songs in total. The other three songs in the cycle are "Abendstimmung," "Wanderlied," and "Abendlandschaft." "An die Mark" is a relatively short song, lasting only about two minutes. It is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The text of the song is a poem by the German poet Detlev von Liliencron. The poem describes the beauty of the German countryside, specifically the region of Brandenburg, which is referred to as "die Mark" in German. The song is in a simple ABA form, with the opening and closing sections being identical and the middle section providing a contrast. The opening and closing sections are marked by a gentle, flowing melody in the piano accompaniment, which is meant to evoke the peacefulness of the countryside. The vocal line is also relatively simple, with a gentle, lilting quality that matches the piano accompaniment. The middle section of the song provides a contrast to the opening and closing sections. It is marked by a more dramatic melody in the piano accompaniment, which is meant to evoke the power and majesty of the countryside. The vocal line is also more dramatic, with a more forceful delivery that matches the piano accompaniment. Overall, "An die Mark" is a beautiful and evocative song that captures the beauty and majesty of the German countryside. It is a testament to Pfitzner's skill as a composer that he was able to create such a powerful and moving piece of music using only a simple vocal line and piano accompaniment.

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