Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Dec 3, 1836

Publication Date

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1844

Average_duration

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2:15

"Ich wollt', meine Lieb', Op. 63/1" is a song composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1844. It is part of his collection of six songs for voice and piano, Op. 63. The song is based on a poem by Heinrich Heine, a German poet known for his romantic and lyrical works. The premiere of "Ich wollt', meine Lieb', Op. 63/1" is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been performed shortly after its composition in 1844. The song is written in the key of A minor and has a moderate tempo. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement begins with a melancholic and introspective melody played by the piano. The singer enters with the first verse, expressing their desire to be with their beloved. The second movement is more lively and passionate, with the singer declaring their love and longing for their beloved. The final movement returns to the introspective melody of the first movement, with the singer expressing their sadness and despair at being separated from their beloved. "Ich wollt', meine Lieb', Op. 63/1" is a prime example of Mendelssohn's ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of a poem through his music. The song's melancholic and introspective melody perfectly captures the longing and sadness expressed in Heine's poem, while the more passionate and lively second movement conveys the intensity of the singer's love. The final movement, with its return to the introspective melody, leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved longing and sadness. Overall, "Ich wollt', meine Lieb', Op. 63/1" is a beautiful and moving song that showcases Mendelssohn's skill as a composer and his ability to bring poetry to life through music.

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