Composer

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Othmar Schoeck

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1928-1930

Average_duration

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36:09

"Vonm Fischer un syner Fru, Op. 43" is a song cycle composed by Swiss composer Othmar Schoeck. The cycle was composed in 1928 and premiered in Zurich on January 27, 1929. The cycle consists of six movements and is based on poems by Swiss poet Gottfried Keller. The first movement, "Der Fischer," is a melancholic and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Die junge Fru," is a lively and playful piece that contrasts with the first movement. The third movement, "Am Feierabend," is a contemplative and peaceful piece that reflects on the end of the workday. The fourth movement, "Bei der Wiege," is a tender and intimate piece that depicts a mother singing to her child. The fifth movement, "Trost im Liede," is a hopeful and uplifting piece that offers solace through music. The final movement, "Des Baches Wiegenlied," is a serene and tranquil piece that brings the cycle to a peaceful close. Schoeck's music in "Vonm Fischer un syner Fru, Op. 43" is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and evocative use of orchestration. The cycle is a masterful example of Schoeck's ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of Keller's poetry through music.

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