Composer

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Hans Sommer

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1885

Publication Date

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1886

Average_duration

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2:51

'Verloren, Op. 8/4' is a composition by German composer Hans Sommer. It was composed in 1879 and premiered in the same year. The piece is part of a larger song cycle titled "Fünf Lieder, Op. 8" (Five Songs, Op. 8). The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is a melancholic and introspective piece, with a slow and mournful tempo. The lyrics, written by poet Hermann von Gilm, tell the story of a lost love and the pain and longing that comes with it. The piece is divided into three distinct movements. The first movement begins with a simple piano introduction, setting the mood for the piece. The solo voice enters with a mournful melody, singing of the pain of lost love. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with simple chords that support the vocal line. The second movement is more complex, with a faster tempo and more intricate piano accompaniment. The vocal line is more varied, with a wider range and more expressive phrasing. The lyrics speak of the memories of the lost love, and the longing to be reunited. The final movement returns to the slow and mournful tempo of the first movement. The vocal line is simple and repetitive, with the lyrics repeating the phrase "verloren, verloren" (lost, lost). The piano accompaniment is sparse, with a simple melody that echoes the vocal line. Overall, 'Verloren, Op. 8/4' is a beautiful and haunting piece of music. It captures the pain and longing of lost love, and showcases Sommer's skill as a composer.

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