Composer

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Anton Webern

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1914 - 1918

Average_duration

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7:08

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Anton Webern's 'Songs (4) for soprano & orchestra (or piano), Op. 13' is a composition that was completed in 1914. The piece was premiered on February 8, 1919, in Vienna, Austria. The four movements of the piece are titled 'Im Sommerwind,' 'Lied,' 'Schenk mir deinen goldenen Kamm,' and 'Erhebung.' The first movement, 'Im Sommerwind,' is a setting of a poem by Bruno Wille. The music is characterized by a lush, romantic sound, with sweeping melodies and rich harmonies. The second movement, 'Lied,' is a setting of a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. The music is more sparse and austere than the first movement, with a focus on the soprano's voice and a simple piano accompaniment. The third movement, 'Schenk mir deinen goldenen Kamm,' is a setting of a poem by Stefan George. The music is characterized by a haunting, otherworldly quality, with dissonant harmonies and a sense of unease. The final movement, 'Erhebung,' is a setting of a poem by Georg Trakl. The music is characterized by a sense of transcendence, with soaring melodies and a feeling of spiritual elevation. Overall, Webern's 'Songs (4) for soprano & orchestra (or piano), Op. 13' is a work that showcases the composer's mastery of both traditional and modern musical techniques. The piece is notable for its use of rich harmonies, sparse textures, and a sense of emotional intensity that is conveyed through the soprano's voice.

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