Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1839

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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1:37

'Die Primel, Op. 48/2' is a song composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1839. It was premiered in Leipzig on January 6, 1840, with the composer himself at the piano and the tenor Julius Stockhausen as the soloist. The song is part of a collection of six songs for voice and piano, collectively known as 'Sechs Lieder im Freien zu singen' (Six Songs to be Sung in the Open Air), Op. 48. The song is in the key of A major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with a different melody. The first stanza is in a simple, folk-like style, with a lilting rhythm and a melody that rises and falls in a gentle arc. The second stanza is more complex, with a more elaborate melody and a more varied rhythm. The third stanza returns to the simplicity of the first, but with a slightly different melody. The text of the song is a poem by Johann Ludwig Uhland, which describes a primrose growing in a meadow. The primrose is personified as a young girl, and the poem celebrates the beauty and innocence of youth. Mendelssohn's music captures the delicate, ephemeral quality of the primrose, with its gentle melodies and subtle harmonies. Overall, 'Die Primel, Op. 48/2' is a charming and lyrical song, typical of Mendelssohn's style. It showcases his gift for melody and his ability to capture the mood and meaning of a text in music. It is a popular choice for vocal recitals and competitions, and remains a beloved part of the art song repertoire.

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