Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Mar 1896

Average_duration

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1:25

Hugo Wolf's "Lass sie nur gehn (Italienisches Liederbuch)" is a song cycle composed between 1890 and 1891. It premiered in Vienna in 1892, with Wolf accompanying the singer, and was later published in two volumes. The cycle consists of 46 songs, with texts by Paul Heyse, based on Italian folk poetry. The songs are divided into two volumes, with the first volume containing 22 songs and the second containing 24. The songs are not presented in a specific order, but rather are grouped thematically. The themes include love, nature, and death, among others. The songs in "Lass sie nur gehn" are characterized by Wolf's use of chromaticism and his ability to capture the emotional content of the texts. The songs are often melancholic and introspective, with a sense of longing and yearning. Wolf's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies adds to the emotional intensity of the songs. The first volume of "Lass sie nur gehn" includes songs such as "Auch kleine Dinge," which features a simple melody and a delicate accompaniment, and "Wie lange schon," which is characterized by its chromaticism and use of dissonance. The second volume includes songs such as "Gesegnet sei, durch den die Welt entstund," which features a flowing melody and a gentle accompaniment, and "Ein Ständchen Euch zu bringen kam ich her," which is characterized by its lively rhythm and playful melody. Overall, "Lass sie nur gehn (Italienisches Liederbuch)" is a masterful song cycle that showcases Wolf's ability to capture the emotional content of the texts and his skill as a composer. The cycle remains a popular choice for singers and audiences alike, and continues to be performed and recorded to this day.

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