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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1840

Average_duration

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3:06

"Der Page" is a song composed by Robert Schumann, Op. 30/2. It was composed in 1840, during Schumann's "Liederjahr" or "Year of Song," a period in which he composed over 130 songs. The song was premiered in Leipzig on December 1, 1840, with Schumann's wife, Clara, as the pianist. "Der Page" is a song for voice and piano, and it is part of Schumann's song cycle "Liederkreis, Op. 30." The song cycle consists of twelve songs, all set to poems by the German poet Heinrich Heine. "Der Page" is the second song in the cycle. The song is in A minor and has a slow, mournful tempo. The piano accompaniment is simple and repetitive, with a descending arpeggio that creates a sense of melancholy. The vocal line is also simple, with a narrow range and a focus on the text. The poem tells the story of a page who is in love with his mistress, but she does not return his affections. The page is heartbroken and wishes for death. The song captures the page's despair and longing, with lines such as "I would like to die so quietly, so quietly" and "My heart is so heavy, so heavy." Overall, "Der Page" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer of lieder. Its simple melody and accompaniment allow the text to shine through, creating a powerful emotional impact.

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