Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Dec 21, 1888

Average_duration

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1:54

Frühling übers Jahr (Spring throughout the Year) is a song cycle composed by Hugo Wolf in 1888. The cycle consists of six songs, each of which sets a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The premiere of the cycle took place in Vienna in 1890. The first song, "Frühling übers Jahr," sets a poem in which the speaker longs for the return of spring, even in the midst of summer. The music is light and airy, with a lilting rhythm that suggests the joy of springtime. The second song, "Neue Liebe," is a lively and playful setting of a poem about a new love. The music is full of energy and excitement, with a fast-paced piano accompaniment that mirrors the speaker's enthusiasm. The third song, "Gesang Weylas," is a more introspective setting of a poem about the power of music to soothe the soul. The music is slow and contemplative, with a haunting melody that captures the melancholy mood of the poem. The fourth song, "Anakreons Grab," is a mournful setting of a poem about the death of the Greek poet Anacreon. The music is slow and mournful, with a somber piano accompaniment that underscores the sadness of the poem. The fifth song, "Auf dem See," is a serene setting of a poem about a boat ride on a calm lake. The music is gentle and peaceful, with a flowing melody that suggests the tranquility of the water. The final song, "Epiphanias," is a triumphant setting of a poem about the arrival of the Magi to worship the Christ child. The music is grand and majestic, with a soaring melody that captures the awe and wonder of the moment. Overall, Frühling übers Jahr is a beautiful and varied song cycle that showcases Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the mood and meaning of Goethe's poetry.

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