Composer

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Othmar Schoeck

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1917 - Oct 9, 1918

Publication Date

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1921

Average_duration

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24:20

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Othmar Schoeck's 'Eichendorff Lieder, Op. 30' is a song cycle composed in 1929. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd January 1930 in Zurich, Switzerland. The cycle consists of twelve songs, each based on a poem by Joseph von Eichendorff, a German Romantic poet. The songs are arranged in a specific order, which creates a narrative arc that follows the journey of a wanderer through nature and his own emotions. The first song, "Wanderlied," sets the tone for the cycle with its lively and optimistic melody. The second song, "Nachtwanderer," is more introspective and melancholic, reflecting the wanderer's inner turmoil. The third song, "Waldesgespräch," is a dialogue between the wanderer and a forest spirit, with a haunting melody that captures the mystical atmosphere of the forest. The fourth song, "In der Fremde," is a poignant reflection on homesickness and longing, with a simple and plaintive melody. The fifth song, "Sehnsucht," is a passionate expression of desire, with a soaring and dramatic melody. The sixth song, "Mondnacht," is a serene and ethereal nocturne, with a delicate and shimmering melody. The seventh song, "Auf einer Burg," is a dramatic and powerful ballad, with a driving rhythm and a soaring melody. The eighth song, "Im Walde," is a gentle and contemplative meditation on nature, with a peaceful and flowing melody. The ninth song, "Der Musikant," is a lively and playful song, with a jaunty and rhythmic melody. The tenth song, "Der Einsiedler," is a somber and introspective reflection on solitude, with a haunting and melancholic melody. The eleventh song, "Wanderers Nachtlied," is a serene and contemplative meditation on the beauty of nature, with a simple and peaceful melody. The final song, "Wanderers Nachtlied II," is a reprise of the previous song, with a more subdued and introspective melody that brings the cycle to a peaceful and contemplative close. Overall, Schoeck's 'Eichendorff Lieder, Op. 30' is a masterful example of the art song genre, with its evocative melodies and sensitive settings of Eichendorff's poetry. The cycle captures the essence of the Romantic spirit, with its emphasis on nature, emotion, and the inner life of the individual.

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