Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1849

Average_duration

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1:24

"Weh, wie zornig ist das Mädchen" (Alas, how angry is the girl) is a song composed by Robert Schumann in 1840 as part of his song cycle "Liederkreis, Op. 138". The song cycle consists of twelve songs, all set to poems by Joseph von Eichendorff. "Weh, wie zornig ist das Mädchen" is the seventh song in the cycle and is written in the key of A minor. The song is in a moderate tempo and is marked "Lebhaft" (lively). The piano accompaniment is characterized by a driving rhythm and syncopated chords, which create a sense of urgency and agitation. The song tells the story of a young girl who is angry and upset because her lover has left her. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, such as "The flowers in the meadow are all withered and dead, the birds have flown away, and the sun has gone down." The girl is described as being "like a wild animal" in her anger and frustration. The song is divided into three distinct sections. The first section is marked by the driving piano accompaniment and the girl's angry outburst. The second section is more subdued, with the girl reflecting on her situation and expressing her sadness. The final section returns to the driving rhythm of the first section, with the girl's anger and frustration reaching a fever pitch. "Weh, wie zornig ist das Mädchen" was first performed on December 1, 1840, in Leipzig, Germany. The song cycle "Liederkreis, Op. 138" was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and is considered to be one of Schumann's most important works for voice and piano. Overall, "Weh, wie zornig ist das Mädchen" is a powerful and emotional song that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the complex emotions of his subjects. The driving piano accompaniment and vivid imagery of the lyrics make this song a standout in the "Liederkreis, Op. 138" cycle.

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