Composer

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Franz Biebl

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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1:22

"Spinn, spinn, meine liebe Tochter" is a German folk song arranged for mixed choir by Franz Biebl. The piece was composed in 1960 and premiered by the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks in Munich, Germany. The arrangement consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the melody of the folk song. The choir then enters with a simple, yet effective harmonization of the melody. The movement is characterized by its gentle, flowing rhythm and the use of soft dynamics. The choir sings the text "Spinn, spinn, meine liebe Tochter" (Spin, spin, my dear daughter) throughout the movement, creating a sense of continuity and unity. The second movement is a contrast to the first, with a more complex and dissonant harmonic language. The choir sings the text "Ich kann nicht spinnen, Mutter" (I cannot spin, mother) in a call-and-response style, with the women's voices responding to the men's. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and sudden dynamic changes, creating a sense of tension and urgency. The final movement returns to the gentle, flowing rhythm of the first. The choir sings the text "Ach, Mutter, ich muss fort von hier" (Oh, mother, I must leave here) in a homophonic texture, with all voices singing the same rhythm and melody. The movement is characterized by its use of suspensions and resolutions, creating a sense of resolution and closure. Overall, Biebl's arrangement of "Spinn, spinn, meine liebe Tochter" is a beautiful and effective setting of the German folk song. The use of simple harmonies and flowing rhythms in the first and third movements create a sense of calm and unity, while the more complex harmonies and syncopated rhythms in the second movement create a sense of tension and urgency. The piece is a testament to Biebl's skill as a composer and arranger, and has become a beloved work in the choral repertoire.

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