Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Oct 13, 1890

Average_duration

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1:20

Wer rief dich denn? (Italienisches Liederbuch) is a song cycle composed by Hugo Wolf. The cycle was composed between 1890 and 1891 and premiered in Vienna in 1892. The cycle consists of 46 songs, which are divided into two volumes. The first volume contains 22 songs, while the second volume contains 24 songs. The songs in Wer rief dich denn? (Italienisches Liederbuch) are based on Italian poems from various sources, including the works of Paul Heyse, who also provided the German translations for the cycle. The poems deal with themes such as love, longing, and betrayal, and are characterized by their emotional intensity and vivid imagery. The cycle is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of songs that deal with the joys and sorrows of love, while the second part deals with the pain and suffering that comes with the end of a relationship. The songs are further divided into various movements, with each movement exploring a different aspect of the theme. The first movement of the cycle is characterized by its lively and playful tone, with songs such as "Auch kleine Dinge" and "Wie lange schon" expressing the joy and excitement of falling in love. The second movement is more introspective, with songs such as "Gesegnet sei, durch den die Welt entstund" and "Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen" exploring the deeper emotions that come with being in love. The third movement of the cycle is characterized by its melancholic tone, with songs such as "Ich hab' in Penna" and "Geselle, woll'n wir uns in Kutten hüllen" expressing the pain and longing that comes with separation. The fourth movement is even more somber, with songs such as "Nun lass uns Frieden schließen" and "Sterb' ich, so hüllt in Blumen meine Glieder" exploring the pain and suffering that comes with the end of a relationship. Overall, Wer rief dich denn? (Italienisches Liederbuch) is a powerful and emotional song cycle that explores the many facets of love and relationships. The cycle is characterized by its vivid imagery, emotional intensity, and masterful use of musical language, making it a true masterpiece of the art song genre.

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