Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1899

Publication Date

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1904

Average_duration

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12:42

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Max Reger's 'Folk Songs (6) for chorus' is a collection of six choral pieces that were composed in 1905. The premiere of the work took place on March 4, 1906, in Munich, Germany. The six movements of the piece are based on traditional German folk songs, and each movement has its own unique characteristics. The first movement, "Es waren zwei Königskinder," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast tempo and a driving rhythm. The second movement, "Es fiel ein Reif in der Frühlingsnacht," is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a haunting melody and a sense of melancholy. The third movement, "Es steht ein Lind in jenem Tal," is a more upbeat and cheerful piece that features a lively melody and a sense of joy and celebration. The fourth movement, "Es waren zwei Königskinder," is a slower and more introspective piece that features a beautiful and haunting melody. The fifth movement, "Es ist ein Schnitter, heißt der Tod," is a somber and reflective piece that features a slow and mournful melody. The final movement, "Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast tempo and a sense of playfulness and joy. Overall, Max Reger's 'Folk Songs (6) for chorus' is a beautiful and evocative collection of choral pieces that showcase the composer's skill at creating music that is both emotionally powerful and musically complex. The use of traditional folk songs as the basis for the work gives it a sense of timelessness and universality, while the unique characteristics of each movement make it a rich and varied listening experience.

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