Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Dec 2, 1891

Average_duration

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1:13

Hugo Wolf's "Du denkst mit einem Fädchen" is a song from his collection of 46 songs titled "Italienisches Liederbuch" (Italian Songbook). The collection was composed between 1890 and 1896 and premiered in 1892. The songs are based on Italian poems translated into German by Paul Heyse and his wife, Margarete. "Du denkst mit einem Fädchen" is the 23rd song in the collection and is a duet for soprano and baritone. The song is in A minor and has a moderate tempo. The piano accompaniment is simple and repetitive, with a descending chromatic line that creates a sense of melancholy. The poem, written by an unknown Italian author, tells the story of a woman who is in love with a man who does not return her feelings. She compares her love to a fragile thread that could easily be broken. The man is unaware of her feelings and continues to treat her as a friend. The first movement of the song features the soprano singing the first stanza of the poem, expressing her unrequited love. The second movement features the baritone responding with the second stanza, expressing his obliviousness to her feelings. The third movement brings the two voices together in a duet, with the soprano pleading with the baritone to see her as more than a friend. The song is characteristic of Wolf's style, with its emphasis on the text and its emotional depth. Wolf was known for his ability to capture the nuances of the text in his music, and "Du denkst mit einem Fädchen" is no exception. The simple piano accompaniment and the repetitive melody serve to highlight the emotional intensity of the lyrics. Overall, "Du denkst mit einem Fädchen" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the pain of unrequited love. It is a testament to Wolf's skill as a composer and his ability to bring the text to life through music.

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