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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1896

Average_duration

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2:30

Liebeshymnus, Op. 32/3 is a composition by the German composer Richard Strauss. It was composed in 1897 and premiered on November 21, 1897, in Berlin. The piece is part of a collection of six songs for voice and piano, collectively known as Sechs Lieder, Op. 32. The Liebeshymnus, Op. 32/3 is the third song in the collection and is written for a high voice, typically a soprano or tenor. The lyrics were written by the German poet Karl Friedrich Henckell and are a love poem that expresses the intense emotions of a lover. The piece is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked "Sehr langsam und innig" (very slow and intimate) and is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody that is accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The second section is marked "Etwas bewegter" (somewhat more animated) and features a more complex melody that is accompanied by a more active piano part. The final section is marked "Sehr ruhig und innig" (very calm and intimate) and returns to the gentle, flowing melody of the first section. The Liebeshymnus, Op. 32/3 is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Strauss's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and expressive use of dynamics. The music perfectly captures the intense emotions of the poem and is a testament to Strauss's ability to create music that is both beautiful and deeply moving.

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