Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 9, 1896

Average_duration

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1:43

Hugo Wolf's "Wohl kenn ich Euren Stand" is a song cycle from his "Italienisches Liederbuch" (Italian Songbook), which was composed between 1890 and 1896. The song cycle premiered in 1892 in Vienna, Austria. The cycle consists of 46 songs, which are divided into two volumes. "Wohl kenn ich Euren Stand" is the second song in the first volume. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The text of the song is a poem by Paul Heyse, which tells the story of a woman who is in love with a man of a higher social class. The woman is aware of the social barriers that separate them, but she is still deeply in love with him. The song is characterized by its emotional intensity and its use of chromatic harmonies to convey the woman's inner turmoil. The song is in a moderate tempo and is written in the key of F minor. The piano accompaniment is characterized by its use of arpeggios and chromatic harmonies, which create a sense of tension and unease. The vocal line is highly expressive, with frequent changes in dynamics and phrasing. Overall, "Wohl kenn ich Euren Stand" is a powerful and emotional song that showcases Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer of lieder. It is a testament to his ability to capture the complex emotions of human relationships through music.

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