Schumann's Liederkreis, Op.39 sets twelve poems by Joseph von Eichendorff, capturing the German Romantic spirit of wanderlust, nature mysticism, and nocturnal yearning. Composed during his "Liederjahr" (Song Year) of 1840, it features masterpieces like "Mondnacht" and "Waldesgespräch," redefining piano-vocal synthesis.
"Mondnacht" is one of Schumann's most iconic Lieder, blending piano and voice to evoke the mystical stillness of Eichendorff's Romantic poem about a moonlit night transcending earthly boundaries.
Part of Schumann's pivotal 1840 "Liederjahr," this melancholic art song features wandering harmonies that mirror the poet's nocturnal yearning.
Schumann’s Liederkreis, Op.39, is a Romantic song cycle setting poems by Joseph von Eichendorff, exploring themes of nature, longing, and introspection. "Die Stille" (The Silence) is a brief, haunting meditation on unspoken emotions.
A cycle of 12 songs setting poems by Eichendorff, exploring themes of nature, wanderlust, and night imagery.
It epitomizes Romantic introspection through Schumann's harmonic richness and poetic sensitivity.
