Composer

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Louis Spohr

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1826

Publication Date

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1827

Average_duration

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13:16

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Louis Spohr's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 72' is a collection of six songs composed in 1847. The songs were premiered in the same year in Kassel, Germany. The collection is a beautiful example of Spohr's romantic style of composition. The first song in the collection is titled 'Das heimliche Lied' (The Secret Song). It is a slow and melancholic song that features a simple piano accompaniment. The second song, 'Die stille Wasserrose' (The Silent Water Rose), is a more upbeat and lively piece that showcases Spohr's skill in creating catchy melodies. The third song, 'Die Blume und der Quell' (The Flower and the Spring), is a beautiful duet between the voice and piano. The piano accompaniment is delicate and intricate, while the vocal melody is soaring and expressive. The fourth song, 'Die Sterne' (The Stars), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a simple piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal melody. The fifth song, 'Die Nachtigall' (The Nightingale), is a lively and energetic piece that showcases Spohr's skill in creating complex and intricate piano accompaniments. The final song in the collection, 'Das heilige Lied' (The Sacred Song), is a slow and contemplative piece that features a simple piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal melody. Overall, Spohr's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 72' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases his skill in creating expressive and emotional music. The collection is a testament to Spohr's status as one of the most important composers of the romantic era.

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