Composer

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Hugo Weisgall

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1934

Average_duration

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8:08

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Hugo Weisgall's 'Songs (4) on poems by Adelaide Crapsey, Op. 01' is a song cycle composed in 1939. The premiere of the work took place on March 12, 1940, at the New School for Social Research in New York City. The cycle consists of four movements, each of which sets a poem by the American poet Adelaide Crapsey. The first movement, 'November Night,' is a haunting and atmospheric setting of Crapsey's poem of the same name. The music is spare and evocative, with a sense of foreboding that perfectly captures the mood of the poem. The second movement, 'Triad,' is a lively and rhythmic setting of Crapsey's poem about the three stages of a woman's life. The music is playful and energetic, with a sense of joy and celebration. The third movement, 'Release,' is a poignant and introspective setting of Crapsey's poem about death and the release of the soul. The music is slow and mournful, with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The final movement, 'Song,' is a joyful and exuberant setting of Crapsey's poem about the power of music to lift the spirit. The music is lively and rhythmic, with a sense of celebration and triumph. Overall, Weisgall's 'Songs (4) on poems by Adelaide Crapsey, Op. 01' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that perfectly captures the mood and spirit of Crapsey's poetry. The music is spare and atmospheric, with a sense of intimacy and introspection that draws the listener in and holds them spellbound.

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