Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 1896

Average_duration

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3:08

Hugo Wolf's "Und steht Ihr früh am Morgen auf" is a song cycle from his "Italienisches Liederbuch" (Italian Songbook), which was composed between 1890 and 1896. The song cycle premiered in 1892 in Vienna, Austria. The cycle consists of two movements, each containing several songs. The first movement includes "Und steht Ihr früh am Morgen auf," "Gesegnet sei, durch den die Welt entstund," "Ihr seid die Allerschönste weit und breit," "Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen," and "Wenn du, mein Liebster, steigst zum Himmel auf." The second movement includes "Auch kleine Dinge," "Wie lange schon war immer mein Verlangen," "Man sagt mir, deine Mutter woll' es nicht," "Geselle, woll'n wir uns in Kutten hüllen," and "Ich hab' in Penna einen Liebsten wohnen." The songs in this cycle are characterized by their lyrical and melodic beauty, as well as their emotional depth. Wolf's use of chromaticism and dissonance adds to the emotional intensity of the songs. The texts are taken from a collection of Italian folk songs and love poems, and Wolf's settings capture the essence of the original texts while adding his own unique musical interpretation. "Und steht Ihr früh am Morgen auf" is a particularly beautiful and poignant song in the cycle. The text speaks of the beauty of the morning and the joy of being with one's beloved. Wolf's setting captures the joy and beauty of the text with its soaring melodies and lush harmonies. The song is a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a text in his music. Overall, "Und steht Ihr früh am Morgen auf" is a beautiful and moving song cycle that showcases Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a text in his music. Its lyrical beauty and emotional depth make it a timeless masterpiece of the art song repertoire.

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