Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

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2:36

"Du Ring an meinem Finger" is a Lied composed by Robert Schumann in 1840 as part of his song cycle "Frauenliebe und Leben" (A Woman's Love and Life), which sets to music the poems of Adelbert von Chamisso. The song cycle consists of eight songs that tell the story of a woman's love and life, from her first meeting with her beloved to her marriage, motherhood, and widowhood. "Du Ring an meinem Finger" is the fourth song in the cycle and is a declaration of love and commitment. The poem describes a woman wearing a ring on her finger that symbolizes her love for her beloved. The music is in the key of A-flat major and is marked "Innig" (intimate) and "Einfach" (simple). The piano accompaniment is gentle and flowing, with arpeggios and broken chords that create a sense of tenderness and devotion. The song is divided into three sections, each with its own melody and mood. The first section begins with a simple piano introduction that sets the mood for the song. The melody is lyrical and flowing, with a gentle rhythm that reflects the woman's love and devotion. The second section is more dramatic and passionate, with a rising melody that expresses the woman's intense feelings for her beloved. The third section returns to the gentle and flowing melody of the first section, with a sense of resolution and contentment. "Du Ring an meinem Finger" premiered in 1840 as part of the complete song cycle "Frauenliebe und Leben" and has since become one of Schumann's most popular Lieder. The song is known for its simple and intimate melody, its gentle piano accompaniment, and its expression of love and commitment.

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