Composer

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Georg Philipp Telemann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1731

Publication Date

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1731

Average_duration

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14:35

Georg Philipp Telemann's "Lieben will ich, aber binden lässet sich" (I want to love, but it cannot be bound) is a cantata for soprano, strings, and continuo, composed in 1725. The piece was premiered in Hamburg, where Telemann was the music director of the city's five main churches. The cantata consists of four movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is an aria in which the soprano expresses her desire to love freely, without being bound by societal expectations or conventions. The music is light and playful, with a lively string accompaniment that underscores the soprano's joyful spirit. The second movement is a recitative in which the soprano reflects on the difficulties of finding true love in a world that values material wealth and social status above all else. The music is more introspective and contemplative, with a sparse accompaniment that allows the soprano's words to take center stage. The third movement is another aria, this time with a more melancholy tone. The soprano laments the fact that love is often fleeting and that even the strongest bonds can be broken by time and circumstance. The music is slower and more mournful, with a plaintive string accompaniment that underscores the soprano's sense of loss. The final movement is a lively and upbeat aria in which the soprano declares that she will continue to love freely, despite the challenges and disappointments that may come her way. The music is joyful and celebratory, with a lively string accompaniment that underscores the soprano's determination and resilience. Overall, "Lieben will ich, aber binden lässet sich" is a charming and engaging cantata that showcases Telemann's skill as a composer of vocal music. The piece is notable for its lively and varied string accompaniment, as well as its expressive and nuanced vocal writing.

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