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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Nov 10, 1889

Average_duration

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3:05

Hugo Wolf's "Bedeckt mich mit Blumen" is a song cycle from his "Spanisches Liederbuch" (Spanish Songbook), composed between 1890 and 1896. The premiere of the song cycle was in 1896 in Vienna, Austria. The cycle consists of 44 songs, with "Bedeckt mich mit Blumen" being the 16th song in the cycle. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The text is a poem by the Spanish poet Lope de Vega, translated into German by Emanuel Geibel. The poem speaks of a lover who wishes to be covered in flowers by their beloved, as a symbol of their love and devotion. The song is in a slow tempo and is marked "sehr innig" (very intimate). The piano accompaniment is delicate and supportive, with gentle arpeggios and flowing lines. The vocal line is lyrical and expressive, with long phrases and subtle dynamic changes. The song is in ABA form, with the A section being in a minor key and the B section in a major key. The A section is introspective and melancholic, with the lover expressing their desire to be covered in flowers. The B section is more hopeful and optimistic, with the lover imagining the joy and beauty of being covered in flowers. Overall, "Bedeckt mich mit Blumen" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the essence of love and devotion. It is a testament to Hugo Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to bring poetry to life through music.

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