Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1851 - 1852

Average_duration

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10:12

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Songs (6), Op. 107' is a collection of six songs composed in 1851. The premiere of the work took place in Leipzig in 1852. The songs are written for voice and piano and are characterized by their lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. The first song in the collection is titled "Stirb, Lieb' und Freud'!" (Die, love and joy!) and is a melancholic piece that explores the themes of death and loss. The second song, "Waldesgespräch" (Forest conversation), is a dialogue between a hunter and a sorceress in the forest. The third song, "Die beiden Grenadiere" (The two grenadiers), tells the story of two soldiers who return home after a battle and find their country in ruins. The fourth song, "Mignon," is based on a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and tells the story of a young girl who has been kidnapped and longs to return to her homeland. The fifth song, "Aufträge" (Messages), is a love song that expresses the longing of a lover for their beloved. The final song in the collection, "Es fiel ein Reif" (There fell a frost), is a contemplative piece that explores the themes of transience and mortality. The 'Songs (6), Op. 107' is a significant work in Schumann's oeuvre, as it represents a departure from his earlier, more exuberant style. The songs are characterized by their introspective and melancholic tone, reflecting Schumann's own struggles with mental illness and personal tragedy. The collection is also notable for its use of literary sources, with several of the songs based on poems by Goethe and other German poets. Overall, the 'Songs (6), Op. 107' is a poignant and expressive work that showcases Schumann's mastery of the art song genre. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its enduring emotional power and musical beauty.

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