Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1785

Average_duration

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1:08

"Einsam bin ich, meine Liebe" is a fragment of a song composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 1770s when Mozart was still a teenager. The song was never completed, and only the first few bars of the melody and the first stanza of the lyrics have survived. The song was originally written for a soprano voice and piano accompaniment. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that emphasizes the feeling of loneliness expressed in the lyrics. The piano accompaniment is also simple, with a few chords that provide a somber and introspective atmosphere. The lyrics of the song are in German and express the feelings of a person who is alone and longing for love. The first stanza reads: "Einsam bin ich, meine Liebe, Ohne dich ist alles öd und leer. Komm zu mir, o meine Taube, Denn ich liebe dich so sehr." Translated into English, the lyrics mean: "I am lonely, my love, Without you everything is empty and dull. Come to me, my dove, For I love you so much." Despite its fragmentary nature, "Einsam bin ich, meine Liebe" is a beautiful and poignant piece of music that showcases Mozart's early talent for melody and emotion. It is often performed as a standalone piece or as part of a collection of Mozart's early songs.

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