Overview
Explore the rich tapestry of Ludwig van Beethoven's vocal compositions with the "Complete Songs for Voice and Piano – Volume I," meticulously edited by Helga Lühning and published by Henle Urtext Edition. This collection showcases Beethoven's versatility, presenting a diverse array of lieder that range from tender love songs to profound philosophical musings. Featuring texts by esteemed poets such as Goethe, Claudius, Herder, Lessing, Gellert, and Rousseau, these songs offer a window into the cultural and intellectual milieu of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, reflecting themes of nature, enlightenment, and spirituality.
This Urtext edition is grounded in the authoritative Beethoven Complete Edition and includes songs that were rediscovered long after the composer's death, providing a comprehensive overview of his contributions to the art song genre. An insightful preface delves into the historical context and source material of Beethoven's lieder, enriching the reader's understanding of these works.
Features:
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Editor: Helga Lühning
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Publisher: G. Henle Verlag
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Format: Voice and Piano
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Edition Type: Urtext (authentic text)
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Binding: Available in both paperbound and clothbound editions
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Language: Introduction in English, French, and German
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Pages: 123 (XIV + 109)
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Size: 23.5 x 31.0 cm
Contents:
- Schilderung eines Mädchens, WoO 107
- An einen Säugling, WoO 108
- Der freie Mann (second version), WoO 117
- Urians Reise um die Welt, op. 52,1
- Feuerfarb' (second version), op. 52,2
- Das Liedchen von der Ruhe, op. 52,3
- Der Jüngling in der Fremde/Lied aus der Ferne, WoO 138
- Hardcover
- Pages: 128
- Instrumentation: Piano
- Instrumentation: Voice