Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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Apr 27, 1890

Average_duration

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1:39

Hugo Wolf's "Wehe der, die mir verstrickte" is a song cycle that is part of his larger work, the "Spanisches Liederbuch." The cycle was composed between 1890 and 1891 and premiered in Vienna in 1893. The "Spanisches Liederbuch" is a collection of 44 songs that are based on Spanish poetry, and "Wehe der, die mir verstrickte" is one of the most famous and beloved cycles in the collection. The cycle consists of six songs that are all based on poems by the Spanish poet, Juan Ruiz. The poems are all about love and the pain that comes with it, and Wolf's music perfectly captures the emotional intensity of the texts. The first song, "Wehe, so willst du mich wieder," is a passionate plea from a lover who is being rejected by his beloved. The music is full of longing and desperation, with soaring melodies and dramatic harmonies. The second song, "Ach, des Knaben Augen," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that is full of melancholy and sadness. The music is spare and delicate, with a simple piano accompaniment that perfectly complements the plaintive vocal line. The third song, "Wenn du zu den Blumen gehst," is a lively and playful piece that is full of energy and joy. The music is full of rhythmic vitality, with a lively piano accompaniment that perfectly captures the spirit of the text. The fourth song, "Ich fuhr über Meer," is a dramatic and intense piece that is full of passion and longing. The music is full of sweeping melodies and dramatic harmonies, with a powerful piano accompaniment that perfectly complements the emotional intensity of the text. The fifth song, "Bedeckt mich mit Blumen," is a gentle and tender piece that is full of warmth and affection. The music is full of delicate melodies and gentle harmonies, with a simple piano accompaniment that perfectly captures the intimacy of the text. The final song, "Wenn du, mein Liebster," is a powerful and emotional piece that is full of longing and despair. The music is full of sweeping melodies and dramatic harmonies, with a powerful piano accompaniment that perfectly captures the emotional intensity of the text. Overall, "Wehe der, die mir verstrickte" is a stunningly beautiful cycle that perfectly captures the emotional intensity of the Spanish poetry on which it is based.

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