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 10, 1853

Publication Date

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1856

Average_duration

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4:06

"Geheimes Flüstern hier und dort, Op. 23/3" is a Lied composed by Clara Wieck Schumann in 1843. It was premiered in Leipzig on January 25, 1844, with Clara herself at the piano and the famous soprano Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient as the singer. The Lied is part of a set of six songs, Op. 23, composed by Clara Wieck Schumann during a period of great personal and artistic growth. The text of "Geheimes Flüstern hier und dort" is a poem by the German poet Friedrich Rückert, which describes the secret whispers of love that can be heard everywhere in nature. The Lied is in A-flat major and has a simple A-B-A form. The piano introduction sets the mood with a delicate and flowing melody that evokes the sound of whispering. The first section of the Lied is sung by the soprano, who delivers the text with a gentle and intimate tone. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a rising and falling motif that imitates the sound of the wind. The middle section of the Lied is marked by a change in key and mood. The piano accompaniment becomes more agitated, and the soprano sings with more intensity, expressing the passion and longing of the lovers. The melody is more complex and chromatic, with unexpected harmonies that create a sense of tension and release. The final section of the Lied returns to the original key and melody, but with a slight variation that adds a sense of resolution and closure. The piano accompaniment becomes more subdued, and the soprano sings with a sense of calm and contentment. The Lied ends with a delicate and ethereal piano coda that fades away into silence. "Geheimes Flüstern hier und dort" is a beautiful example of Clara Wieck Schumann's lyrical and expressive style. The Lied showcases her skill as a pianist and composer, as well as her sensitivity to the nuances of poetry and emotion. It is a testament to her talent and her contribution to the Romantic Lied tradition.

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