Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Jun 15, 1839 - Dec 28, 1839

Publication Date

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1840

Average_duration

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12:41

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn composed 'Songs (6) for chorus, Op. 48' in 1839. The work premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1840. The six movements are titled "Im Grünen," "Winterlied," "Frühlingslied," "Jagdlied," "Abendlied," and "Bei der Wiege." The first movement, "Im Grünen," is a lively and joyful piece that celebrates the beauty of nature. The second movement, "Winterlied," is a melancholic piece that reflects on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. The third movement, "Frühlingslied," is a bright and cheerful piece that celebrates the arrival of spring. The fourth movement, "Jagdlied," is a lively and energetic piece that celebrates the thrill of the hunt. The fifth movement, "Abendlied," is a peaceful and reflective piece that celebrates the beauty of the evening. The final movement, "Bei der Wiege," is a gentle and soothing lullaby that celebrates the innocence and beauty of childhood. Overall, 'Songs (6) for chorus, Op. 48' is a beautiful and varied work that showcases Mendelssohn's skill as a composer. The movements range from joyful and celebratory to melancholic and reflective, and the work as a whole is a testament to the beauty and power of choral music.

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