Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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May 24, 1887

Average_duration

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4:26

"Nachtzauber" is the eighth song in the song cycle "Eichendorff Lieder" composed by Hugo Wolf. The song cycle was composed between 1887 and 1888, and "Nachtzauber" was composed in 1888. The song cycle was premiered on January 22, 1889, in Vienna, with the composer himself at the piano. "Nachtzauber" is a song for voice and piano, and it is written in the key of F-sharp minor. The song has a slow tempo and is marked "Sehr langsam und träumerisch" (very slow and dreamy). The song has a simple and repetitive melody, which is accompanied by a delicate and ethereal piano accompaniment. The song has a haunting and mysterious quality, which is in keeping with the text by Joseph von Eichendorff. The text of "Nachtzauber" is a poem by Joseph von Eichendorff, which describes the magic of the night. The poem speaks of the moon and the stars, which shine in the sky, and the magic of the night, which transforms the world. The poem also speaks of the power of love, which can transform even the darkest night into a magical and enchanted world. The song is divided into three sections, each of which is marked by a change in the piano accompaniment. The first section is marked by a simple and repetitive piano accompaniment, which creates a sense of stillness and calm. The second section is marked by a more complex and flowing piano accompaniment, which creates a sense of movement and transformation. The third section returns to the simple and repetitive piano accompaniment of the first section, which creates a sense of resolution and closure. Overall, "Nachtzauber" is a beautiful and haunting song, which captures the magic and mystery of the night. The song is characterized by its simple and repetitive melody, delicate piano accompaniment, and dreamy and ethereal quality. The song is a testament to Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer, and his ability to capture the essence of a text in his music.

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