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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Nov 15, 1889

Average_duration

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1:21

Hugo Wolf's "Treibe nur mit Lieben Spott" is a song from his "Spanisches Liederbuch," a collection of 44 songs based on Spanish poetry. The song was composed in 1890 and premiered in Vienna in the same year. "Treibe nur mit Lieben Spott" is the 12th song in the collection and is set to a poem by Lope de Vega. The song is in the key of F minor and is marked "Allegro con fuoco" (fast and fiery). The piano accompaniment is lively and syncopated, with frequent changes in rhythm and dynamics. The song is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is marked by a playful, teasing melody that reflects the poem's theme of mocking love. The second section is slower and more introspective, with a more lyrical melody that reflects the speaker's sadness and longing. The final section returns to the fast and fiery tempo of the opening, with a triumphant melody that suggests the speaker has overcome their heartbreak and is ready to move on. Overall, "Treibe nur mit Lieben Spott" is a virtuosic and emotionally complex song that showcases Wolf's skill as a composer. The Spanish poetry adds an exotic flavor to the music, and the shifting moods and tempos keep the listener engaged throughout.

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