Famous composers and their works, Vol. 3

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Dem Wonnemond;

In milden Lichte

Leuchtet der Lenz;

Auf linden Lüften,

Leicht und lieblich,

Wunder webend

Er sich wiegt.”

RICHARD WAGNER AT BAYREUTH.—By G. Papperitz.

A clause such as “Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond” readily suggests to the ear the position of musical accents which will be identical with those of the verse, but which leave the composer wholly free in his melodic treatment of lines. A single glance will demonstrate to the reader that the above words can be placed in lines three or four times as long without making the slightest change in the rhythmical effect produced by the alliteration.