Composer

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Franz Liszt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1842 - 1859

Publication Date

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1844 - 1859

Average_duration

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2:25

"Du Bist wie eine Blume" (You are like a flower) is a solo piano piece composed by Franz Liszt in 1880. It is part of a collection of six songs by Robert Schumann, which Liszt transcribed for piano. The piece was premiered in Weimar, Germany, on August 22, 1880. The piece is a simple and delicate interpretation of Schumann's original song. It is written in the key of F major and has a slow tempo. The melody is played in the right hand, while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The piece is characterized by its lyrical and romantic nature, which is typical of Schumann's music. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is played in F major. The second movement is marked "Poco più mosso" and is played in D minor. The third movement is marked "Andante" and returns to F major. The first movement begins with a simple melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The melody is repeated several times with slight variations. The second movement is more dramatic and intense. The left hand plays a series of arpeggios while the right hand plays a more complex melody. The third movement returns to the gentle and lyrical nature of the first movement. The melody is played with a delicate touch, and the left hand provides a simple accompaniment. Overall, "Du Bist wie eine Blume" is a beautiful and romantic piece that showcases Liszt's skill as a transcriber and his ability to capture the essence of Schumann's music. It is a popular piece among pianists and is often performed in recitals and concerts.

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