Composer

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Richard Strauss

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1898

Average_duration

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2:04

'Hat gesagt--bleibt' nicht dabei, Op. 36/3' is a lied composed by Richard Strauss in 1898. It was premiered on January 22, 1899, in Berlin, with the composer himself at the piano and the baritone singer Anton Sistermans. The song is part of a collection of six lieder titled "Sechs Lieder, Op. 36," which Strauss composed between 1897 and 1898. The song is in A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with a different melody and mood. The first stanza is in a lively and playful mood, with a syncopated rhythm and a melody that jumps up and down. The second stanza is more lyrical and introspective, with a slower tempo and a melody that flows smoothly. The third stanza returns to the lively mood of the first, but with a more urgent and dramatic character. The text of the song is a poem by the German poet Otto Julius Bierbaum, which tells the story of a man who promises his lover to be faithful, but then breaks his promise and leaves her. The title of the song, "Hat gesagt--bleibt' nicht dabei," means "He said--but didn't keep his word," and reflects the theme of broken promises and unfaithfulness. The music of the song reflects the mood and meaning of the text, with its contrasting melodies and rhythms. The syncopated rhythm of the first stanza suggests the playful and insincere character of the man, while the lyrical melody of the second stanza expresses the sadness and disappointment of the lover. The dramatic character of the third stanza reflects the final confrontation between the two characters, with the man trying to justify his actions and the woman rejecting his excuses. Overall, 'Hat gesagt--bleibt' nicht dabei, Op. 36/3' is a masterful example of Strauss's skill in setting poetry to music, with its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and subtle nuances of mood and meaning. It is a testament to his status as one of the greatest composers of lieder in the German tradition.

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