Composer

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Peter Cornelius

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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10:30

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Peter Cornelius' 'Lieder (6) for soprano (vocal) & piano, Op. 1' is a collection of six songs composed in 1856. The premiere of the work took place in Munich in the same year. The six songs are titled "Ein Ton," "Die Könige," "Die Hirten," "Die drei Könige," "Die Königin," and "Die Sängerin." The first song, "Ein Ton," is a simple and delicate piece that showcases Cornelius' lyrical style. The second song, "Die Könige," is a dramatic and powerful piece that tells the story of the three kings who visit the baby Jesus. The third song, "Die Hirten," is a pastoral piece that depicts the shepherds who visit the baby Jesus. The fourth song, "Die drei Könige," is a reprise of the second song, but with a different text. The fifth song, "Die Königin," is a mournful piece that tells the story of a queen who has lost her child. The final song, "Die Sängerin," is a lively and joyful piece that celebrates the power of music. Overall, Cornelius' 'Lieder (6) for soprano (vocal) & piano, Op. 1' is a collection of songs that showcase his lyrical and dramatic style. The songs are varied in mood and subject matter, but all are united by Cornelius' gift for melody and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through music.

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