Composer

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Heinrich von Herzogenberg

Genre

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Choral

Heinrich von Herzogenberg's 'Deutsche geistliche Volkslieder (12), Op. 28' is a collection of twelve sacred folk songs for mixed choir and piano. The work was composed in 1885 and premiered in Vienna the same year. The first movement, "O Jesu, all mein Leben bist du," is a gentle and contemplative piece that features a simple melody and harmonies that are both soothing and uplifting. The second movement, "O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt," is a more complex piece that features intricate harmonies and a more elaborate melody. The third movement, "O Jesu, du mein Bräutigam," is a joyful and celebratory piece that features a lively melody and energetic rhythms. The fourth movement, "O Jesu, du mein Leben," is a tender and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and delicate harmonies. The fifth movement, "O Jesu, du mein Heiland," is a powerful and dramatic piece that features bold harmonies and a soaring melody. The sixth movement, "O Jesu, du mein Licht," is a peaceful and meditative piece that features a simple melody and gentle harmonies. The seventh movement, "O Jesu, du mein Trost und Licht," is a somber and mournful piece that features a melancholy melody and dark harmonies. The eighth movement, "O Jesu, du mein Leben und Licht," is a bright and joyful piece that features a lively melody and energetic rhythms. The ninth movement, "O Jesu, du mein Heiland wahr," is a solemn and reverent piece that features a simple melody and harmonies that are both solemn and uplifting. The tenth movement, "O Jesu, du mein Leben und Licht," is a peaceful and contemplative piece that features a gentle melody and delicate harmonies. The eleventh movement, "O Jesu, du mein Trost und Licht," is a hopeful and uplifting piece that features a bright melody and harmonies that are both joyful and triumphant. The final movement, "O Jesu, du mein Leben," is a tender and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and delicate harmonies. Overall, 'Deutsche geistliche Volkslieder (12), Op. 28' is a beautiful and varied collection of sacred folk songs that showcase Herzogenberg's skill as a composer. The work features a range of moods and emotions, from somber and mournful to joyful and celebratory, and is sure to delight both performers and audiences alike.

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