Composer

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Alban Berg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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ca. 1904 - 1905

Average_duration

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1:32

"Geliebte schöne" is a song cycle composed by Alban Berg in 1911. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in 1913. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is based on a poem by Peter Altenberg. The first movement, "Seele, wie bist du schöner," is a gentle and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Liebesode," is a passionate and intense love song that features soaring melodies and rich harmonies. The third movement, "Traumgekrönt," is a dreamy and ethereal piece that evokes a sense of otherworldliness. The fourth movement, "Im Zimmer," is a haunting and melancholic piece that explores themes of loneliness and isolation. The fifth movement, "Liebesode II," is a more subdued and introspective version of the second movement, with a more restrained and contemplative tone. The final movement, "Betonung," is a powerful and dramatic piece that brings the cycle to a close with a sense of resolution and finality. Overall, "Geliebte schöne" is a deeply emotional and expressive work that showcases Berg's mastery of both melody and harmony. The cycle is notable for its use of rich and complex harmonies, as well as its innovative use of tonality and atonality. The work is also notable for its use of text painting, with Berg's music closely mirroring the emotional content of Altenberg's poetry.

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