Composer

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Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1820

Average_duration

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3:26

"An Emma Weit in nebelgrauer Ferne, Op. 24" is a song cycle composed by Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart, the youngest son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The cycle was composed in 1830 and premiered in Vienna in the same year. It consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by the German poet Eduard von Bauernfeld. The first movement, "An Emma," is a gentle and melancholic song that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Die Nacht," is a more dramatic and intense piece that explores the darker side of love and longing. The third movement, "Die Sterne," is a serene and contemplative piece that reflects on the beauty of the night sky. The fourth movement, "Die Entfernte," is a haunting and melancholic song that expresses the pain of separation and distance. The fifth movement, "Das Lied des Harfners," is a dramatic and powerful piece that tells the story of a harpist who has lost his love. The final movement, "Der Abschied," is a bittersweet and poignant farewell that brings the cycle to a close. The music of "An Emma Weit in nebelgrauer Ferne, Op. 24" is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive use of dynamics and tempo. The cycle is a testament to Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the human experience.

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