Composer

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Fanny Mendelssohn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:58

'Dämmernd liegt der Sommerabend' is a vocal piece composed by Fanny Mendelssohn in 1846. It was premiered in Berlin on May 14, 1846, with Fanny herself at the piano and her sister, the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn, conducting the choir. The piece is part of a collection of six songs for mixed choir and piano, Op. 8, which Fanny composed between 1844 and 1847. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody in the piano accompaniment. The choir enters with a simple, yet beautiful melody that is repeated throughout the movement. The second movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is much more lively and energetic than the first. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with fast arpeggios and runs, while the choir sings a joyful, celebratory melody. The final movement is marked "Andante" and is the most introspective of the three. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with simple chords that support the choir's haunting melody. The text of the piece is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which describes the beauty of a summer evening and the feelings of peace and contentment that it brings. Fanny's music perfectly captures the mood of the poem, with its gentle melodies and lush harmonies. The piece is a testament to Fanny's skill as a composer, and it stands as one of her most beautiful and moving works.

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