Composer

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Alexander von Zemlinsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1937

Average_duration

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18:27

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Alexander von Zemlinsky's 'Songs (12), Op. 27' is a song cycle composed in 1921. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in 1924, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The cycle consists of twelve songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first song, 'Die drei Schwestern' (The Three Sisters), is a haunting and atmospheric piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, 'Lied der Jungfrau' (Song of the Virgin), is a gentle and introspective piece that explores themes of innocence and purity. The third song, 'Die Mädchen mit den verbundenen Augen' (The Girls with the Blindfolds), is a playful and whimsical piece that features a lively piano accompaniment. The fourth song, 'Als ihr Geliebter schied' (When Her Lover Departed), is a mournful and melancholic piece that explores themes of loss and heartbreak. The fifth song, 'Und kehrt er einst heim' (And If He Returns Home One Day), is a hopeful and optimistic piece that looks forward to a brighter future. The sixth song, 'Die Sperlinge' (The Sparrows), is a lively and energetic piece that features a playful piano accompaniment. The seventh song, 'Die Nachtigall' (The Nightingale), is a delicate and ethereal piece that captures the beauty and mystery of the natural world. The eighth song, 'Der Tamboursg'sell' (The Drummer Boy), is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a driving piano accompaniment. The ninth song, 'Die Mädchen mit den verklärten Augen' (The Girls with the Transfigured Eyes), is a dreamy and otherworldly piece that explores themes of transcendence and transformation. The tenth song, 'Als ich dich in meinem Leib trug' (When I Carried You in My Womb), is a tender and intimate piece that explores the bond between mother and child. The eleventh song, 'Du bist die Abendwolke' (You Are the Evening Cloud), is a romantic and lyrical piece that celebrates the beauty and mystery of love. The final song, 'Spruch' (Saying), is a philosophical and reflective piece that explores the nature of existence and the human condition. Overall, 'Songs (12), Op. 27' is a rich and varied song cycle that showcases Zemlinsky's skill as a composer and his ability to capture a wide range of moods and emotions. From the playful and whimsical to the mournful and melancholic, each song in the cycle is a miniature masterpiece in its own right.

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