Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1947

Average_duration

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8:39

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's 'Lieder (5) for voice & piano, Op. 38' is a collection of five songs composed in 1947. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in the same year. The five movements of the work are titled 'Sterbelied', 'Mond, so gehst du wieder auf', 'Was du mir bist?', 'Mit dir zu schweigen' and 'Welt ist stille eingeschlafen'. The first movement, 'Sterbelied', is a somber and melancholic song that reflects on the inevitability of death. The second movement, 'Mond, so gehst du wieder auf', is a more upbeat and lively song that celebrates the cyclical nature of life and the return of the moon each night. The third movement, 'Was du mir bist?', is a love song that expresses the speaker's devotion to their beloved. The fourth movement, 'Mit dir zu schweigen', is a tender and intimate song that celebrates the beauty of silence and the comfort of being with someone you love. The final movement, 'Welt ist stille eingeschlafen', is a peaceful and reflective song that contemplates the stillness of the world at night and the beauty of the stars in the sky. Korngold's 'Lieder (5) for voice & piano, Op. 38' is characterized by its lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and emotional depth. The songs are written in a romantic style that is reminiscent of the late 19th century, but with a modern sensibility that reflects Korngold's own unique voice as a composer. Overall, 'Lieder (5) for voice & piano, Op. 38' is a beautiful and moving work that showcases Korngold's skill as a composer of both instrumental and vocal music.

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