Composer

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Hans Pfitzner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Average_duration

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2:12

"Ich aber weiß, Op. 11/2" is a song composed by Hans Pfitzner in 1901. It premiered on December 15, 1901, in Berlin, Germany. The song is part of a collection of six songs titled "Sechs Lieder, Op. 11," which were composed between 1899 and 1901. "Ich aber weiß" is the second song in the collection and is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The song is in the key of F minor and has a moderate tempo. The text for the song is a poem by Friedrich Rückert, which explores the theme of unrequited love. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement begins with a melancholic piano introduction that sets the mood for the song. The solo voice enters with the first verse, which expresses the speaker's longing for the object of their affection. The piano accompaniment is sparse and provides a simple harmonic foundation for the vocal melody. The second movement is more agitated and features a more complex piano accompaniment. The vocal melody is more angular and expressive, reflecting the speaker's frustration and desperation. The text of the second verse describes the speaker's attempts to forget their love and move on, but ultimately failing. The final movement returns to the mood of the first, with a more subdued piano accompaniment and a simpler vocal melody. The text of the final verse expresses the speaker's resignation to their fate and their acceptance of their unrequited love. Overall, "Ich aber weiß, Op. 11/2" is a poignant and expressive song that showcases Pfitzner's skill as a composer. The song's use of a simple harmonic language and sparse piano accompaniment allows the vocal melody and text to take center stage, creating a powerful emotional impact.

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