Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Aug 10, 1831

Publication Date

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1850

Average_duration

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2:42

'Die Liebende schreibt, Op. 86/3' is a song composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1845. It was premiered in Leipzig on January 25, 1846, with the composer himself at the piano and the singer Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient. The song is part of a set of six songs for voice and piano, collectively known as 'Sechs Gesänge, Op. 86'. The song is in the key of A major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with its own melody and accompaniment. The text is a poem by Friedrich Rückert, which tells the story of a woman who writes a letter to her lover, expressing her love and longing for him. The first stanza begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the piano, which sets the mood for the romantic text. The singer enters with a soft, expressive voice, singing the first lines of the poem. The melody rises and falls, following the natural rhythm of the words. The piano accompaniment is simple and supportive, providing a gentle harmonic background for the voice. The second stanza is more dramatic, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The singer's voice becomes more passionate, expressing the intensity of the woman's feelings. The piano accompaniment is more active, with arpeggios and runs that add to the emotional intensity of the music. The third stanza returns to the gentle mood of the first, with a slower tempo and a simpler melody. The singer's voice becomes more tender, expressing the woman's hope and longing for her lover's return. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with simple chords that provide a peaceful resolution to the song. Overall, 'Die Liebende schreibt, Op. 86/3' is a beautiful example of Mendelssohn's skill as a composer of lieder. The music perfectly captures the emotional depth of the poem, with its gentle melodies, passionate outbursts, and tender resolutions. It is a timeless expression of love and longing that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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