Composer

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Dora Pejacevic

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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2:48

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Dora Pejacevic's 'Schmetterlingslieder, Op. 52' is a song cycle composed in 1913. The premiere of the work took place in Zagreb, Croatia, on March 16, 1914. The cycle consists of six songs, each of which is based on a poem by the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. The first song, 'Die Schmetterlinge' (The Butterflies), is a lively and playful piece that captures the fluttering and delicate movements of butterflies. The second song, 'Die Blaue Distel' (The Blue Thistle), is a melancholic and introspective piece that explores the themes of loneliness and isolation. The third song, 'Die Lilie' (The Lily), is a serene and peaceful piece that celebrates the beauty and purity of the lily flower. The fourth song, 'Die Nachtigall' (The Nightingale), is a passionate and intense piece that captures the beauty and power of the nightingale's song. The fifth song, 'Die Rose' (The Rose), is a romantic and tender piece that celebrates the beauty and fragility of the rose. The final song, 'Die Schwalben' (The Swallows), is a lively and joyful piece that captures the playful and carefree movements of swallows. Pejacevic's 'Schmetterlingslieder, Op. 52' is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive use of the piano. The cycle is a testament to Pejacevic's skill as a composer and her ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world in her music.

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