Composer

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Max Bruch

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Publication Date

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1892

Average_duration

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22:14

Max Bruch's 'Songs (9), Op. 60' is a collection of nine songs for voice and piano, composed in 1901. The premiere of the work took place in Berlin in the same year. The songs are set to German texts by various poets, including Heinrich Heine, Emanuel Geibel, and Nikolaus Lenau. The first song, "Frühlingsgruss" (Spring Greeting), is a joyful and lively piece that celebrates the arrival of spring. The second song, "Mädchenlied" (Maiden's Song), is a tender and romantic piece that expresses the longing of a young girl for her lover. The third song, "Die Nachtigall" (The Nightingale), is a beautiful and lyrical piece that captures the beauty of nature and the song of the nightingale. The fourth song, "Der Schäfer" (The Shepherd), is a pastoral piece that tells the story of a shepherd who falls in love with a beautiful maiden. The fifth song, "Die Liebende schreibt" (The Lover Writes), is a melancholic piece that expresses the pain of separation and the longing for a loved one. The sixth song, "Die Spinnerin" (The Spinner), is a lively and rhythmic piece that tells the story of a young girl who spins wool and dreams of her lover. The seventh song, "Die Sennin" (The Alpine Milkmaid), is a cheerful and energetic piece that celebrates the beauty of the Alps and the hard work of the milkmaids. The eighth song, "Die Sterne" (The Stars), is a mystical and dreamy piece that explores the beauty and mystery of the stars. The final song, "Die Nacht" (The Night), is a haunting and atmospheric piece that captures the darkness and mystery of the night. Overall, 'Songs (9), Op. 60' is a beautiful and varied collection of songs that showcases Bruch's skill as a composer of vocal music. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive treatment of the texts. They are a testament to Bruch's ability to capture the beauty and emotion of the human voice.

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