Composer

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Carl Loewe

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:33

"Maisuna am Brunnen, Op. 10" is a song cycle composed by Carl Loewe, a German composer, pianist, and singer. The cycle was composed in 1824 and premiered in the same year. It consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first movement, "Morgengesang," is a cheerful and lively song that depicts the beauty of nature in the morning. The second movement, "Der Fischer," is a melancholic and dramatic song that tells the story of a fisherman who catches a mermaid. The third movement, "Der Zauberlehrling," is a humorous and lively song that tells the story of a sorcerer's apprentice who tries to use magic to do his chores but ends up causing chaos. The fourth movement, "Der König in Thule," is a solemn and melancholic song that tells the story of a king who drinks a toast to his deceased lover. The fifth movement, "Prometheus," is a dramatic and powerful song that tells the story of the Greek god who defies the gods and gives fire to humanity. The final movement, "Maisuna am Brunnen," is a cheerful and lively song that depicts a young woman enjoying the beauty of nature at a fountain. Loewe's setting of Goethe's poems in "Maisuna am Brunnen, Op. 10" is characterized by his use of expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and varied textures. He also employs a range of vocal techniques, from delicate pianissimos to powerful fortissimos, to convey the emotions and stories of the poems. The cycle is a testament to Loewe's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Goethe's poetry in music.

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