Composer

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Ludwig Thuille

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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10:20

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Lieder (3) nach Gedichten von Eichendorff, Op. 26 is a song cycle composed by Ludwig Thuille, a German composer, pianist, and teacher. The cycle consists of three songs, each set to a poem by Joseph von Eichendorff. Thuille composed the cycle in 1893, and it was premiered the same year in Munich. The first song in the cycle is "Sehnsucht," which means "longing" in English. The poem describes a person's yearning for a distant land and the feeling of being homesick. Thuille's music captures the melancholic mood of the poem with its slow tempo, minor key, and expressive melody. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, creating a sense of emptiness and longing. The second song is "Waldesnacht," which means "forest night" in English. The poem describes a peaceful night in the forest, where the speaker feels a sense of calm and serenity. Thuille's music reflects the poem's mood with its gentle melody, soft dynamics, and flowing piano accompaniment. The song has a simple and straightforward structure, with a clear ABA form. The third and final song in the cycle is "Mondnacht," which means "moonlit night" in English. The poem describes a romantic encounter between two lovers on a moonlit night. Thuille's music captures the poem's romantic and dreamy mood with its lyrical melody, rich harmonies, and expressive piano accompaniment. The song has a more complex structure than the previous two, with a varied and dramatic piano introduction and a contrasting middle section. Overall, Lieder (3) nach Gedichten von Eichendorff, Op. 26 is a beautiful and expressive song cycle that showcases Thuille's skill as a composer. The cycle's three songs are united by their themes of longing, nature, and romance, and Thuille's music captures the essence of each poem with sensitivity and nuance.

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