Composer

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Louis Spohr

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1809

Publication Date

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1810

Average_duration

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1:17

'Zigeunerlied, Op. 25/5' is a vocal piece composed by Louis Spohr, a German composer and violinist, in 1815. The piece was premiered in the same year in Kassel, Germany. It is part of a collection of six songs for voice and piano, which were published in 1817. The piece is in the key of A minor and has a moderate tempo. It consists of two verses, each with a refrain. The melody is characterized by its use of chromaticism and ornamentation, which give it a distinctly Eastern European flavor. The piano accompaniment is also notable for its use of arpeggios and syncopation. The text of the song is in German and tells the story of a gypsy girl who is in love with a young man. She sings of her longing for him and her desire to be with him, despite the fact that they come from different worlds. The refrain, which is repeated after each verse, expresses the girl's hope that her love will be returned. Overall, 'Zigeunerlied, Op. 25/5' is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that showcases Spohr's skill as a composer. Its use of Eastern European musical elements and its poignant lyrics make it a memorable addition to the repertoire of vocal music.

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