Composer

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Jean Sibelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1906

Average_duration

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2:21

'Aus Banger Brust, Op. 50/4' is a composition by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was composed in 1909 and premiered on December 3, 1909, in Helsinki, Finland. The piece is part of a larger work called 'Six Songs, Op. 50', which was composed for voice and piano. The title 'Aus Banger Brust' translates to 'From Anxious Heart' in English. The piece is a setting of a poem by the German poet Friedrich Rückert. The poem is a lament about the pain of unrequited love and the longing for the beloved. The composition is in the key of F minor and is marked 'Andante con moto'. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a haunting melody that is carried by the voice. The piano accompaniment is sparse and understated, providing a simple harmonic framework for the voice. The piece is divided into three sections, with the first and third sections being in F minor and the middle section in F major. The middle section provides a brief respite from the melancholy of the rest of the piece, with a brighter and more hopeful melody. The vocal part is challenging, requiring a singer with a strong and expressive voice. The piece requires a great deal of emotional depth and nuance, as the singer must convey the pain and longing of the poem through their interpretation of the music. Overall, 'Aus Banger Brust, Op. 50/4' is a beautiful and poignant composition that showcases Sibelius' skill as a composer of art songs. Its haunting melody and emotional depth make it a favorite among singers and audiences alike.

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