Composer

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Nicolae Bretan

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:39

"Where Mateless Poplars Grow" is a song cycle composed by Nicolae Bretan, a Romanian composer, and premiered in 1927. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by the German poet Heinrich Heine. The first movement, "Im wunderschönen Monat Mai" (In the wonderful month of May), is a gentle and lyrical song that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Aus meinen Tränen sprießen" (From my tears spring), is more dramatic and intense, with a sense of longing and desperation. The third movement, "Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne" (The rose, the lily, the dove, the sun), is a playful and whimsical song that contrasts with the more serious tone of the previous movement. The fourth movement, "Wenn ich in deine Augen seh'" (When I look into your eyes), is a tender and romantic song that expresses the joy of being in love. The fifth movement, "Ich will meine Seele tauchen" (I want to immerse my soul), is a haunting and melancholic song that explores the depths of the human soul. The final movement, "Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome" (In the Rhine, the holy river), is a majestic and triumphant song that celebrates the beauty and power of nature. Overall, "Where Mateless Poplars Grow" is a deeply emotional and expressive song cycle that showcases Bretan's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Heine's poetry. The cycle is characterized by its rich harmonies, lyrical melodies, and evocative imagery, and remains a beloved work in the classical vocal repertoire.

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