Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Apr 29, 1841

Publication Date

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1843

Average_duration

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2:14

Wanderlied Laue Luft kommt, Op. 57/6 is a song composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1842. It was premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1843, as part of a collection of six songs titled Sechs Lieder für eine Singstimme mit Begleitung des Pianoforte, Op. 57. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is in the key of G major and has a moderate tempo. The text of the song is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which describes the joy of being outside in the fresh air and the beauty of nature. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked "Allegro moderato" and begins with a lively piano introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The solo voice enters with the first line of the poem, "Laue Luft kommt blau geflossen" (Mild air comes flowing in blue), and the melody is light and playful, reflecting the joy of being outside in the fresh air. The second section is marked "Andante con moto" and begins with a more subdued piano accompaniment. The solo voice sings the second stanza of the poem, "Frühling, Frühling soll es sein!" (Spring, spring it should be!), and the melody is more contemplative, reflecting the speaker's desire for the arrival of spring. The final section is marked "Allegro vivace" and returns to the lively tempo of the first section. The solo voice sings the final stanza of the poem, "Und ich wandre aus und ein" (And I wander in and out), and the melody is once again playful and joyful, reflecting the speaker's love of nature and the outdoors. Overall, Wanderlied Laue Luft kommt, Op. 57/6 is a charming and delightful song that captures the beauty and joy of being outside in nature. Mendelssohn's skillful composition and use of Goethe's text create a memorable and uplifting musical experience.

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