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Robert Schumann

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Compose Date

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1838

Average_duration

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2:10

"Kinderszenen No. 13 Der Dichter spricht, Op. 15/13" is a piano piece composed by Robert Schumann. It is the final movement of his "Kinderszenen" (Scenes from Childhood) opus 15, which was composed in 1838. The piece premiered on January 28, 1839, in Leipzig, Germany. The "Kinderszenen" is a collection of 13 short pieces for solo piano, each depicting a different scene from childhood. "Der Dichter spricht" (The Poet Speaks) is the final piece and serves as a conclusion to the entire collection. It is a slow and introspective piece that reflects on the memories and emotions evoked by the previous movements. The piece is written in the key of G major and is marked "sehr innig zu spielen" (to be played very intimately). It begins with a simple melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, gradually building in intensity and emotion. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex and the dynamics increase, reaching a climax in the middle section. The music then returns to the original melody, but with a new sense of calm and introspection. The piece ends with a soft and gentle coda, bringing the entire collection to a peaceful and reflective close. "Der Dichter spricht" is a beautiful and poignant piece that captures the essence of Schumann's "Kinderszenen". It is a testament to the composer's ability to evoke powerful emotions through simple and elegant melodies, and it remains a beloved piece in the piano repertoire to this day.

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