Composer

:

Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1849

Average_duration

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3:57

"Ich bin geliebt" (I am loved) is a song composed by Robert Schumann as part of his song cycle "Myrthen," Op. 74. The song cycle was composed in 1840 as a wedding gift for his wife, Clara Schumann. "Ich bin geliebt" is the ninth song in the cycle and was premiered in the same year. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is in the key of A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The song is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections having a similar melody and the middle section having a contrasting melody. The song begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the piano, which is then joined by the voice singing the first line, "Ich bin geliebt." The melody is simple and repetitive, with the voice and piano alternating between the same two notes. The second section of the song has a more dramatic and passionate melody, with the voice rising and falling in intensity. The final section returns to the gentle and flowing melody of the beginning, with the voice singing the final lines, "Ich bin geliebt, ich bin geliebt, ich bin geliebt." The song's lyrics were written by Friedrich Rückert and express the joy and contentment of being loved. The simple and repetitive melody of the song reflects the contentment and security of being loved, while the more dramatic middle section expresses the passion and intensity of love. Overall, "Ich bin geliebt" is a beautiful and expressive song that captures the joy and contentment of being loved.

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