Composer

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Alban Berg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1905 - 1908

Average_duration

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15:40

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Alban Berg's 'Early Songs (7)' is a collection of seven songs composed between 1905 and 1908. The songs were premiered in Vienna in 1910, and they are considered to be some of Berg's earliest works. The songs are written for voice and piano, and they showcase Berg's early style, which is heavily influenced by the late Romantic era. The first song in the collection is titled 'Nacht', which means 'Night' in German. The song is slow and melancholic, with a haunting melody that is reminiscent of the music of Gustav Mahler. The second song, 'Schilflied', or 'Reed Song', is more upbeat and features a lively piano accompaniment. The third song, 'Die Nachtigall', or 'The Nightingale', is a beautiful and delicate piece that showcases Berg's skill at writing for the voice. The fourth song, 'Traumgekrönt', or 'Crowned with Dreams', is a dreamy and ethereal piece that features a soaring vocal line and a shimmering piano accompaniment. The fifth song, 'Im Zimmer', or 'In the Room', is a dark and brooding piece that features a dissonant piano accompaniment and a haunting vocal line. The sixth song, 'Liebesode', or 'Ode to Love', is a passionate and romantic piece that features a soaring vocal line and a lush piano accompaniment. The final song in the collection, 'Sommertage', or 'Summer Days', is a joyful and exuberant piece that features a lively piano accompaniment and a playful vocal line. Overall, the 'Early Songs (7)' showcase Berg's early style, which is characterized by lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and a strong sense of emotion. The songs are a testament to Berg's skill as a composer, and they remain an important part of his early oeuvre.

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