Composer

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Clytus Gottwald

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1983

Average_duration

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7:20

"Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (after Mahler)" is a choral work composed by Clytus Gottwald in 1998. The piece is a reimagining of Gustav Mahler's "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" from his Rückert-Lieder. The premiere of Gottwald's piece took place on October 17, 1998, in the St. Michaelis Church in Hamburg, Germany. The work is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the opening lines of Mahler's original song. The choir then enters, singing a modified version of the melody in a slow and mournful manner. The movement builds to a climax before fading away into a quiet and reflective ending. The second movement is more rhythmic and energetic than the first. The choir sings in a fast and syncopated rhythm, with occasional solos and duets interspersed throughout. The movement is characterized by its use of complex harmonies and dissonant chords. The final movement returns to the slow and reflective mood of the first. The choir sings in a hushed and reverent tone, with the solo soprano voice returning to sing the final lines of Mahler's original song. The movement ends with a quiet and peaceful resolution. Overall, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (after Mahler)" is a haunting and beautiful work that pays tribute to Mahler's original while also adding new and unique elements. The piece showcases Gottwald's skill as a composer and his ability to create complex and emotionally resonant choral music.

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