In which year was the song cycle "Das Marienleben" released?
1923
1930
1919
1945
Answer
Das Marienleben is a song cycle composed by Austrian composer Anton Webern in 1923. It is based on the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, and consists of six movements that tell the story of the life of the Virgin Mary. The work is considered to be one of Webern's most important compositions, and is often cited as an example of his "New Objectivity" style.
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