Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1796

'Aus des Ramlers Lyrische Blumenlese' is a collection of songs composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. The collection is divided into two parts: H. 25b/1-4 and H. 25c/1-9. The songs were composed in 1781 and premiered in Vienna in the same year. The first part, H. 25b/1-4, consists of four songs: "An Thyrsis," "Die Landlust," "Die zu späte Ankunft der Mutter," and "Die zu frühe Ankunft der Witwe." These songs are characterized by their simple melodies and harmonies, which are typical of Haydn's style. The lyrics, written by Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, are pastoral in nature and reflect the idyllic countryside. The second part, H. 25c/1-9, consists of nine songs: "Die Verlassene," "Die zu späte Ankunft des Vaters," "Die zu frühe Ankunft des Bräutigams," "Die zu späte Ankunft des Bräutigams," "Die zu frühe Ankunft des Liebhabers," "Die zu späte Ankunft des Liebhabers," "Die zu frühe Ankunft des Gatten," "Die zu späte Ankunft des Gatten," and "Die zu frühe Ankunft des Freundes." These songs are more complex than the first part, with more elaborate melodies and harmonies. The lyrics, also written by Gleim, are more dramatic and deal with themes of love and betrayal. Overall, 'Aus des Ramlers Lyrische Blumenlese' is a charming collection of songs that showcase Haydn's skill as a composer. The pastoral themes of the first part and the dramatic themes of the second part provide a nice contrast and demonstrate Haydn's versatility as a composer.

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