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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1929 - 1930

First Performance

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Apr 21, 1965

Average_duration

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14:05

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Arnold Schoenberg's 'Pieces (6) for male chorus, Op. 35' is a collection of six a cappella choral pieces composed between 1929 and 1935. The work was premiered in Vienna in 1937 by the Wiener Männergesang-Verein under the direction of Franz Jochum. The first movement, "Vereinigung" (Unification), is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Hölderlin. It features dense harmonies and complex counterpoint, with the voices often singing in close proximity to each other. The second movement, "Sommertage" (Summer Days), is a setting of a poem by Nikolaus Lenau. It is characterized by its light, airy texture and use of imitative polyphony. The third movement, "Warnung" (Warning), is a setting of a poem by Gustav Falke. It is a dark and ominous piece, with the voices often singing in dissonant clusters. The fourth movement, "Gebet" (Prayer), is a setting of a poem by Christian Morgenstern. It is a quiet and contemplative piece, with the voices often singing in unison. The fifth movement, "Gigerlette" (Little Goat), is a setting of a poem by Felix Salten. It is a playful and energetic piece, with the voices often imitating the sounds of a goat. The final movement, "Mein Herz" (My Heart), is a setting of a poem by Richard Dehmel. It is a passionate and intense piece, with the voices often singing in close harmony. Overall, 'Pieces (6) for male chorus, Op. 35' is a challenging and complex work that showcases Schoenberg's mastery of choral composition. Its use of dense harmonies, complex counterpoint, and varied textures make it a significant contribution to the repertoire of male choral music.

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