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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1840

Average_duration

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2:40

"Wehmut, Op. 39/9" is a solo piano piece composed by Robert Schumann in 1840. It is part of his collection of piano pieces titled "Kinderszenen" or "Scenes from Childhood." The piece was premiered in Leipzig, Germany on April 4, 1841. "Wehmut" is the ninth movement of the collection and is translated to mean "Melancholy" or "Sadness." The piece is written in the key of D-flat major and is marked "Langsam" or "Slowly." The tempo is marked at 60 beats per minute, which gives the piece a mournful and reflective quality. The piece begins with a simple melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, adding more complexity to the piece. The middle section of the piece features a more dramatic and intense melody, played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a simple accompaniment. The piece then returns to the original melody, but with added ornamentation and embellishments. The final section of the piece features a descending chromatic scale in the left hand, while the right hand plays a simple melody. The piece ends with a soft and gentle chord, leaving the listener with a sense of melancholy and reflection. Overall, "Wehmut, Op. 39/9" is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that showcases Schumann's ability to convey complex emotions through his music. The slow tempo and simple melody allow the listener to fully immerse themselves in the melancholic atmosphere of the piece.

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