Composer

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Richard Strauss

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1885 - 1888

Average_duration

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13:27

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Richard Strauss composed 'Songs (6) from Lotosblätter, Op. 19' in 1889. The premiere of the song cycle took place in Munich in the same year. The six songs in the cycle are based on poems by various poets, including Heinrich Heine, Felix Dahn, and Adolf Friedrich von Schack. The first song in the cycle, "Traum durch die Dämmerung" (Dream in the Twilight), is a romantic and dreamy piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "Nichts" (Nothing), is a melancholic piece that explores the emptiness of life. The third song, "Die Nacht" (The Night), is a haunting and atmospheric piece that captures the mystery and beauty of the night. The fourth song, "Geduld" (Patience), is a gentle and reflective piece that encourages patience in the face of adversity. The fifth song, "Schlechtes Wetter" (Bad Weather), is a lively and humorous piece that depicts the frustration of being stuck indoors on a rainy day. The final song, "Im Spätboot" (In the Late Boat), is a wistful and nostalgic piece that reflects on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. The songs in 'Songs (6) from Lotosblätter, Op. 19' are characterized by Strauss's lush and expressive harmonies, as well as his skillful use of melody and rhythm to convey the emotional content of the poems. The cycle is a testament to Strauss's mastery of the art song form and his ability to capture the essence of poetry in music.

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