Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Dec 13, 1889

Average_duration

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2:27

Hugo Wolf's "Sie blasen zum Abmarsch" is a song cycle from his "Spanisches Liederbuch" (Spanish Songbook), which was composed between 1890 and 1896. The premiere of the song cycle was in 1896 in Vienna, Austria. The song cycle consists of 44 songs, which are divided into two volumes. "Sie blasen zum Abmarsch" is the first song in the second volume. The song cycle is based on Spanish poetry, which Wolf set to music. The poems were translated into German by Emanuel Geibel and Paul Heyse. "Sie blasen zum Abmarsch" is a lively and energetic song, with a military march-like rhythm. The song is in the key of D major and is in 2/4 time. The piano accompaniment is lively and rhythmic, with a strong emphasis on the downbeat. The song is characterized by its use of syncopation, which creates a sense of tension and excitement. The vocal line is also highly rhythmic, with frequent changes in tempo and dynamics. The lyrics describe a group of soldiers preparing to march off to war, with the sound of trumpets and drums in the background. Overall, "Sie blasen zum Abmarsch" is a highly energetic and exciting song, which captures the sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with going off to war. It is a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer, and his ability to capture the essence of the Spanish poetry that inspired his work.

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