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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1918

Average_duration

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30:51

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Krämerspiegel, songs (12), Op. 66 is a song cycle composed by Richard Strauss in 1921. The premiere of the cycle took place on January 27, 1922, in Berlin, with the composer himself at the piano. The cycle consists of twelve songs, each of which is a satirical portrayal of a different profession or occupation. The first song, "Der Schreiner" (The Carpenter), is a humorous depiction of a carpenter who is more interested in drinking beer than in working. The second song, "Der Wirtin Töchterlein" (The Innkeeper's Daughter), is a playful portrayal of a flirtatious innkeeper's daughter. The third song, "Der Bauer" (The Farmer), is a comical depiction of a farmer who is more interested in his livestock than in his wife. The fourth song, "Der Koch" (The Cook), is a lively portrayal of a chef who takes great pride in his culinary skills. The fifth song, "Der Schneider" (The Tailor), is a humorous depiction of a tailor who is more interested in gossiping than in sewing. The sixth song, "Der Schmied" (The Blacksmith), is a lively portrayal of a blacksmith who takes great pride in his work. The seventh song, "Der Wagenwäscher" (The Car Washer), is a comical depiction of a car washer who dreams of becoming a famous race car driver. The eighth song, "Der Färber" (The Dyer), is a playful portrayal of a dyer who is more interested in his colorful dyes than in his customers. The ninth song, "Der Zahme Xenien" (The Tame Xenien), is a satirical depiction of a poet who writes insipid verses. The tenth song, "Der Zeitungsfritze" (The Newspaper Boy), is a lively portrayal of a newspaper boy who is always on the go. The eleventh song, "Der Organ grinder" (The Organ Grinder), is a comical depiction of an organ grinder who is more interested in his monkey than in his music. The twelfth and final song, "Der Rauber" (The Robber), is a humorous portrayal of a robber who is more interested in his loot than in his freedom. Overall, Krämerspiegel, songs (12), Op. 66 is a witty and entertaining song cycle that showcases Strauss's skill as a composer and his sense of humor. The cycle is characterized by lively rhythms, playful melodies, and satirical lyrics that poke fun at various professions and occupations.

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