Composer

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Hans Pfitzner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Average_duration

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5:05

'Willkommen und Abschied, Op. 29/3' is a Lied composed by Hans Pfitzner in 1905. It was premiered in the same year in Berlin. The piece is part of a collection of six Lieder, which were published under the title 'Sechs Lieder, Op. 29'. The piece is in the key of D major and is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It consists of three stanzas, each with its own melody and character. The first stanza is marked 'Allegro con fuoco' and is characterized by a lively and energetic melody. The second stanza is marked 'Andante con moto' and is more introspective and melancholic. The final stanza is marked 'Allegro vivace' and returns to the lively and energetic character of the first stanza. The text of the Lied is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which tells the story of a man who is leaving his lover. The first stanza describes the joy of their reunion, while the second stanza describes the sadness of their parting. The final stanza expresses the hope that they will be reunited again in the future. Pfitzner's setting of the text is characterized by its dramatic intensity and emotional depth. The lively and energetic character of the first and third stanzas contrasts with the introspective and melancholic character of the second stanza, creating a sense of emotional tension and conflict. The piano accompaniment is also highly expressive, with sweeping arpeggios and dramatic chord progressions that underscore the emotional content of the text. Overall, 'Willkommen und Abschied, Op. 29/3' is a powerful and emotionally charged Lied that showcases Pfitzner's skill as a composer of vocal music. Its dramatic intensity and expressive power make it a popular choice for singers and audiences alike.

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