Composer

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Arnold Schoenberg

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Part Song

Compose Date

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1895 - 1896

Average_duration

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1:01

"Ei du Lütte" is a composition by Arnold Schoenberg, composed in 1922. It premiered on December 17, 1922, in Vienna, Austria. The piece is a setting of a traditional German folk song, which Schoenberg arranged for voice and piano. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Sehr langsam" (very slow) and is characterized by a mournful, melancholic mood. The second movement, marked "Lebhaft" (lively), is more upbeat and energetic, with a playful, almost dance-like quality. The final movement, marked "Langsam" (slow), returns to the somber mood of the first movement, with a sense of resignation and acceptance. Schoenberg's arrangement of the folk song is notable for its use of atonality, a technique he pioneered in his earlier works. The piece is characterized by dissonant harmonies and unconventional melodic lines, which give it a distinctly modernist feel. Despite this, Schoenberg's arrangement remains faithful to the original melody and retains the simple, rustic charm of the folk song. Overall, "Ei du Lütte" is a haunting and evocative composition that showcases Schoenberg's mastery of atonal composition. Its use of a traditional folk song as source material also highlights Schoenberg's interest in incorporating popular music into his work, a trend that would continue throughout his career.

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