Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1914

Average_duration

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4:38

Max Reger's 'Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt, ach der ist bald allein (after Schubert, D. 478/1)' is a composition for solo voice and piano. It was composed in 1905 and premiered on January 22, 1906, in Munich, Germany. The piece is based on Franz Schubert's song 'Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt' (D. 478/1), which was originally composed for voice and piano in 1816. The composition consists of three movements. The first movement is a prelude, which sets the mood for the piece. It is slow and melancholic, with a haunting melody played by the piano. The second movement is the vocal part, which is based on Schubert's original song. Reger's version is more complex and harmonically rich than the original, with intricate piano accompaniment and a more elaborate vocal line. The third movement is a postlude, which brings the piece to a close. It is similar in mood to the prelude, with a slow and mournful melody played by the piano. Reger's composition is characterized by its use of chromaticism and complex harmonies. He takes Schubert's simple melody and transforms it into a more complex and sophisticated piece of music. The piano accompaniment is particularly noteworthy, with its intricate figurations and use of dissonance. The vocal line is also more elaborate than Schubert's original, with a wider range and more complex phrasing. Overall, 'Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt, ach der ist bald allein (after Schubert, D. 478/1)' is a haunting and melancholic piece of music. Reger's use of chromaticism and complex harmonies adds depth and complexity to Schubert's original melody, creating a piece that is both beautiful and emotionally powerful.

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