Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1840 - 1843

Publication Date

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Dec 2003Dec 1843 - Jan 2004Jan 1844

Average_duration

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14:34

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Clara Wieck Schumann's 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 13' is a collection of six songs composed in 1842. The songs were premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1843, with Clara herself performing the piano accompaniment. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano, and the lyrics are in German. The first song in the collection is 'Ich stand in dunklen Träumen', which translates to 'I stood in dark dreams'. The song is in A minor and has a slow, mournful melody. The second song is 'Liebst du um Schönheit', which means 'If you love for beauty'. This song is in F major and has a more upbeat, romantic melody. The third song is 'Der Mond kommt still gegangen', which translates to 'The moon rises quietly'. This song is in G major and has a peaceful, serene melody. The fourth song is 'Warum willst du and're fragen', which means 'Why do you want to ask others'. This song is in E-flat major and has a lively, playful melody. The fifth song is 'An einem lichten Morgen', which translates to 'On a bright morning'. This song is in D major and has a cheerful, optimistic melody. The final song in the collection is 'O Lust, O Lust', which means 'Oh pleasure, oh pleasure'. This song is in C major and has a lively, dance-like melody. Overall, the 'Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 13' showcase Clara Wieck Schumann's skill as a composer and pianist. The songs are characterized by their expressive melodies and emotional depth, and they remain popular among classical music enthusiasts today.

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