Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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ca. May 5, 1832 - 1839

Publication Date

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1839

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn composed 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 47' in 1839. The work premiered in Leipzig in the same year. The six songs are set to German texts by various poets, including Heinrich Heine and Emanuel Geibel. The first song, "Es treibt mich hin," is a lively and playful piece with a fast tempo and a cheerful melody. The second song, "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges," is one of Mendelssohn's most famous songs, with a soaring melody and a romantic, dreamy quality. The third song, "Suleika," is a slower, more contemplative piece with a haunting melody and a melancholy mood. The fourth song, "Die Liebende schreibt," is a lively and rhythmic piece with a playful melody and a humorous text. The fifth song, "Gruss," is a joyful and celebratory piece with a fast tempo and a bright, optimistic melody. The final song, "Herbstlied," is a slower, more introspective piece with a melancholy melody and a wistful mood. Overall, the 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 47' showcase Mendelssohn's skill as a composer of vocal music. The songs are characterized by their beautiful melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive treatment of the texts. They are a testament to Mendelssohn's ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of human experience through music.

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