The six songs of opus 75 are a set of independent songs written in 1809. The first three are to texts by Johann Goethe, one of Beethoven's favorite writers. 6 songs: 1. Mignon. Ziemlich langsam (A major) 2. Neue Liebe, neues Leben. Lebhaft doch nicht zu sehr ((C major) 3. Aus Goethes Faust. Poco allegretto (G minor) 4. Gretels Warnung. Etwas lebhaft mit liedehschaftlicher Empfindung, doch nicht zu geschwind (A major) 5. An den fernen Geliebten. Larghetto (G major) 6. Der Zufriedene. Froh und heiter, etwas lebhaft (A major) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time. This volume is highly recommended for fans of Beethoven's music, and it constitutes a must-have for collectors of important classical scores. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over. This edition also includes an introductory biography of Beethoven written by Joseph Otten.