Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Jun 19, 1853

Publication Date

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1856

Average_duration

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2:49

"O Lust, O Lust" is a song composed by Clara Wieck Schumann, a German pianist and composer, in 1841. It is part of her Opus 23, a collection of six songs for voice and piano. The song premiered in Leipzig, Germany, in the same year it was composed. The song is in the key of A minor and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with four lines, and a refrain that is repeated after each stanza. The text of the song is a poem by Heinrich Heine, a German poet, and it explores the theme of desire and its consequences. The first stanza describes the allure of lust and its ability to make one forget about everything else. The refrain, "O Lust, O Lust, wie sie so gerne lacht!" (O lust, O lust, how she likes to laugh!), emphasizes the seductive power of lust. The second stanza warns of the dangers of giving in to lust, as it can lead to ruin and despair. The refrain is repeated, emphasizing the inevitability of succumbing to lust's temptation. The third stanza describes the aftermath of giving in to lust, with the speaker feeling ashamed and regretful. The refrain is repeated once more, this time with a sense of resignation and acceptance of the consequences of one's actions. Overall, "O Lust, O Lust" is a poignant exploration of the human experience of desire and its consequences. Clara Wieck Schumann's musical setting of Heinrich Heine's poem captures the emotional complexity of the text, with its shifting moods and themes. The song is a testament to Schumann's skill as a composer and her ability to convey deep emotions through music.

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