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Beethoven, Ludwig van: An die ferne Geliebte op. 98

Original Version for High Voice (Lühning, Helga)

Setting: Voice and piano
Period: Classic
Length: 33 pages
Weight: 0.131 kg
Publisher: G. Henle Verlag
Item number: HN0579
Other reference: HN 579
ISMN: 9790201805795
To whom did Beethoven address this song cycle ''An die ferne Geliebte'' (''To the Distant Beloved''), which he completed at the age of 45 in April 1816? Was it to the same person, to whom his passionate letter to the ''Immortal Beloved'' had already been dedicated in 1812? The source of Beethoven's song text is also shrouded in mystery. We only know the poet's name: Alois Jeitteles, a budding doctor and writer, about whose relationship with Beethoven we have no details. Whatever else, these songs provide a moving insight into the composer's inner state, as he managed to find new creative strength after a difficult year. The cycle has been edited by Helga LŘhning (Beethoven-Haus Bonn), who illuminates our single edition in a competent preface.?
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