Composer

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Ludwig Thuille

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1889

Average_duration

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6:54

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Frauenlieder (3) von Karl Stieler, Op. 5 is a song cycle composed by Ludwig Thuille. The cycle consists of three songs, each based on a poem by Karl Stieler. The songs were composed in 1887 and were premiered in Munich the same year. The first song in the cycle is titled "Die Nachtigall" (The Nightingale). It is a slow and melancholic song that features a simple piano accompaniment. The song is characterized by its use of chromaticism and its expressive melody. The lyrics describe the nightingale's song as a symbol of love and longing. The second song in the cycle is titled "Die Schwalbe" (The Swallow). It is a lively and upbeat song that features a more complex piano accompaniment than the first song. The song is characterized by its use of syncopation and its playful melody. The lyrics describe the swallow's flight as a symbol of freedom and joy. The third and final song in the cycle is titled "Die Rose" (The Rose). It is a slow and romantic song that features a rich and expressive piano accompaniment. The song is characterized by its use of lush harmonies and its soaring melody. The lyrics describe the rose as a symbol of love and beauty. Overall, Frauenlieder (3) von Karl Stieler, Op. 5 is a beautiful and expressive song cycle that showcases Thuille's skill as a composer. The cycle is notable for its use of rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and evocative lyrics. It remains a popular work in the repertoire of art song singers and pianists.

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