Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 20, 1896

Average_duration

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1:47

Hugo Wolf's "Was soll der Zorn, mein Schatz" is a song from his collection of songs called "Italienisches Liederbuch" (Italian Songbook). The collection was composed between 1890 and 1896 and premiered in 1892. The collection consists of 46 songs, with texts by Paul Heyse and Emanuel Geibel, and is divided into two volumes. "Was soll der Zorn, mein Schatz" is the 14th song in the first volume of the collection. The song is in A minor and has a moderate tempo. It is a duet for soprano and baritone, with piano accompaniment. The text is a dialogue between a man and a woman, with the man asking the woman why she is angry with him. The woman responds that she is not angry, but rather hurt by his actions. The song is characterized by its playful and flirtatious tone, with the piano accompaniment providing a light and bouncy rhythm. The vocal lines are melodic and expressive, with the soprano and baritone trading off lines and occasionally singing together in harmony. The song is relatively short, with a runtime of just over two minutes. Overall, "Was soll der Zorn, mein Schatz" is a charming and lighthearted addition to Wolf's "Italienisches Liederbuch". Its playful tone and catchy melody make it a popular choice for recitals and performances.

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