Composer

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Robert Franz

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Vocal

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Song

Robert Franz's 'Gesänge (12) for voice & piano, Op. 5' is a collection of twelve songs composed between 1848 and 1850. The songs were premiered in 1850 and were well-received by audiences and critics alike. The collection is divided into three movements, each containing four songs. The first movement consists of four songs that are characterized by their lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. The first song, "Im wunderschönen Monat Mai," is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine and is notable for its use of chromaticism and modulations. The second song, "Die Lotosblume," is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert and features a delicate piano accompaniment that complements the singer's gentle voice. The third song, "Ich hab' im Traum geweinet," is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine and is notable for its use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies. The fourth song, "Es hat die Rose sich beklagt," is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Rückert and features a lively piano accompaniment that complements the singer's passionate voice. The second movement consists of four songs that are characterized by their dramatic intensity and emotional depth. The first song, "Ich will meine Seele tauchen," is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine and features a haunting melody and a brooding piano accompaniment. The second song, "Wenn ich in deine Augen seh'," is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and features a soaring melody and a lush piano accompaniment. The third song, "Und wüssten's die Blumen, die kleinen," is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine and features a delicate piano accompaniment that complements the singer's tender voice. The fourth song, "Du bist wie eine Blume," is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine and features a simple yet beautiful melody and a gentle piano accompaniment. The third movement consists of four songs that are characterized by their joyful exuberance and lively rhythms. The first song, "Frühlingsglaube," is a setting of a poem by Ludwig Uhland and features a lively piano accompaniment and a joyful melody. The second song, "Die Primel," is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and features a playful piano accompaniment and a lively melody. The third song, "Der Kuckuck," is a setting of a traditional German folk song and features a lively piano accompaniment and a cheerful melody. The fourth song, "Der Mai ist gekommen," is a setting of a traditional German folk song and features a lively piano accompaniment and a joyful melody. Overall, Robert Franz's 'Gesänge (12) for voice & piano, Op. 5' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases the composer's skillful use of melody, harmony, and rhythm. The songs are characterized by their emotional depth, expressive harmonies, and lyrical melodies, and are a testament to Franz's talent as a composer.

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