Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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May 8, 1888

Average_duration

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4:52

Im Frühling (Mörike Lieder) is a song cycle composed by Hugo Wolf in 1888. The cycle consists of four songs, each based on a poem by Eduard Mörike. The premiere of the cycle was in Stuttgart on November 22, 1888, with the composer at the piano. The first song, "Er ist's," is a joyful celebration of spring. The music is light and playful, with a lilting rhythm that captures the exuberance of the season. The second song, "Gebet," is a prayer for the return of spring. The music is more contemplative, with a slower tempo and a more introspective mood. The third song, "An eine Äolsharfe," is a meditation on the power of music to evoke emotions. The music is ethereal and dreamlike, with a haunting melody that seems to float on the air. The final song, "Nimmersatte Liebe," is a lament for a love that can never be satisfied. The music is passionate and intense, with a sense of longing that is palpable. Overall, the Mörike Lieder are characterized by their rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and vivid imagery. Wolf's music captures the essence of Mörike's poetry, bringing to life the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the joys and sorrows of human experience. The cycle is a masterpiece of German lieder, and a testament to the enduring power of music to move and inspire us.

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