Composer

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Franz Liszt

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1848

Publication Date

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1849

Average_duration

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25:29

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

'Lieder von Robert Franz (12)', S. 489 is a song cycle composed by Franz Liszt in 1883. The cycle consists of twelve songs, each based on a poem by Robert Franz, a German composer and poet. The premiere of the cycle took place in Weimar on 22nd December 1883, with Liszt himself at the piano and the tenor Anton Sistermann as the soloist. The twelve songs in the cycle are: 1. "Im wunderschönen Monat Mai" 2. "Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube" 3. "Ich hab' im Traum geweinet" 4. "Wenn ich in deine Augen seh'" 5. "Ich will meine Seele tauchen" 6. "Im Rhein, im schönen Strome" 7. "Ich grolle nicht" 8. "Und wüssten's die Blumen, die kleinen" 9. "Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen" 10. "Hör' ich das Liedchen klingen" 11. "Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen" 12. "Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen" The songs in the cycle are characterized by their lyrical and expressive melodies, which are accompanied by rich and varied piano textures. Liszt's use of harmony is also notable, with frequent modulations and chromaticism adding to the emotional intensity of the music. The first song, "Im wunderschönen Monat Mai", sets the tone for the cycle with its tender and romantic melody. The second song, "Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube", is more playful and features a lively piano accompaniment. The third song, "Ich hab' im Traum geweinet", is a poignant and introspective piece, with a haunting melody and a somber piano accompaniment. The fourth song, "Wenn ich in deine Augen seh'", is a passionate love song, with a soaring melody and a richly textured piano accompaniment. The fifth song, "Ich will meine Seele tauchen", is a serene and contemplative piece, with a gentle melody and a delicate piano accompaniment. The sixth song, "Im Rhein, im schönen Strome", is a lively and energetic piece, with a buoyant piano accompaniment that evokes the flowing waters of the Rhine. The seventh song, "Ich grolle nicht", is a powerful and dramatic piece, with a brooding melody and a dark and stormy piano accompaniment. The eighth song, "Und wüssten's die Blumen, die kleinen", is a tender and nostalgic piece, with a simple and lyrical melody and a gentle piano accompaniment. The ninth song, "Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen", is a lively and playful piece, with a sprightly melody and a lively piano accompaniment. The tenth song, "Hör' ich das Liedchen klingen", is a wistful and melancholy piece, with a haunting melody and a delicate piano accompaniment. The eleventh song, "Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen", is a lively and spirited piece, with a lively piano accompaniment that evokes the youthful energy of the young lovers. The final song, "Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen", is a joyful and exuberant piece, with a bright and sunny melody and a lively piano accompaniment that evokes the warmth and beauty of a summer morning. Overall, 'Lieder von Robert Franz (12)', S. 489 is a beautiful and expressive song cycle that showcases Liszt's skill as a composer and pianist. The cycle is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and varied piano textures, and is a testament to the enduring power of the art song tradition.

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