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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Mar 25, 1896

Average_duration

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1:40

Ich esse nun mein Brot (Italienisches Liederbuch) is a song cycle composed by Hugo Wolf. The cycle was composed between 1890 and 1896 and premiered in 1897. The cycle consists of 46 songs, which are divided into two volumes. The first volume contains 22 songs, while the second volume contains 24 songs. The cycle is based on a collection of Italian poems translated into German by Paul Heyse. The poems are love songs, and the cycle is a reflection of the different stages of love. The songs are written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The first movement of the cycle is "Auch kleine Dinge können uns entzücken" (Even small things can delight us). This movement is characterized by its light and playful melody, which reflects the joy of falling in love. The second movement is "Du denkst mit einem Fädchen mich zu fangen" (You think to catch me with a thread). This movement is characterized by its fast and lively tempo, which reflects the excitement and thrill of being pursued. The third movement is "Ich hab' in Penna einen Liebsten wohnen" (I have a lover living in Penna). This movement is characterized by its slow and melancholic melody, which reflects the pain of being separated from a loved one. The fourth movement is "Ich esse nun mein Brot nicht trocken mehr" (I no longer eat my bread dry). This movement is characterized by its simple and straightforward melody, which reflects the contentment of being in a happy relationship. The fifth movement is "Mein Liebster hat zu Tische mich geladen" (My lover has invited me to dinner). This movement is characterized by its lively and playful melody, which reflects the excitement of being in a new relationship. The sixth movement is "Nun lass uns Frieden schließen" (Now let us make peace). This movement is characterized by its slow and peaceful melody, which reflects the resolution of a conflict in a relationship. Overall, Ich esse nun mein Brot (Italienisches Liederbuch) is a beautiful and emotional song cycle that captures the different stages of love. The cycle is characterized by its beautiful melodies, which are both playful and melancholic, and its emotional depth, which reflects the complexity of human relationships.

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