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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Jun 1843

Publication Date

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Dec 2003Dec 1843 - Jan 2004Jan 1844

Average_duration

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1:54

"Ich hab' in deinem Auge" is a Lied composed by Clara Wieck Schumann in 1842. It is the fifth song in her Opus 13 collection of Lieder. The song premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1843, with Clara herself at the piano and the tenor Julius Stockhausen as the vocalist. The song is in A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with four lines, and a coda. The text is a poem by Friedrich Rückert, which speaks of the speaker's love for their beloved, and how they see their own reflection in their lover's eyes. The first stanza begins with the speaker expressing their desire to see their own reflection in their lover's eyes. The second stanza speaks of the speaker's love for their beloved, and how they see their own happiness reflected in their lover's eyes. The third stanza speaks of the speaker's fear of losing their beloved, and how they see their own tears reflected in their lover's eyes. The coda is a repetition of the first stanza, with slight variations in the piano accompaniment. The song ends with a soft and gentle cadence, leaving the listener with a sense of longing and tenderness. "Ich hab' in deinem Auge" is a typical example of Clara Wieck Schumann's Lieder style, characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive piano accompaniment. The song showcases Clara's ability to capture the emotional depth of the text and convey it through her music. Overall, "Ich hab' in deinem Auge" is a beautiful and poignant Lied that speaks of love, longing, and the power of reflection. It is a testament to Clara Wieck Schumann's talent as a composer and her contribution to the Romantic Lieder tradition.

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