Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Mar 1816

Average_duration

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3:28

Franz Schubert's 'Die Entzückung an Laura I, D. 390' is a song composed for voice and piano. It was composed in 1816 when Schubert was just 19 years old. The song was premiered in Vienna in 1829, thirteen years after its composition. The song is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked 'Andante con moto' and is in the key of G major. The second movement is marked 'Allegro vivace' and is in the key of E minor. The final movement is marked 'Andante' and is in the key of G major. The first movement begins with a gentle piano introduction, which is followed by the entrance of the voice. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a flowing accompaniment. The text describes the beauty of Laura, and the music reflects this with its gentle, romantic character. The second movement is more lively and energetic, with a faster tempo and a more complex piano accompaniment. The melody is more angular and dramatic, reflecting the text which describes Laura's power over the speaker. The music builds to a climax before subsiding into a more reflective section. The final movement returns to the gentle character of the first, with a simple melody and flowing accompaniment. The text describes the speaker's desire to be with Laura, and the music reflects this with its yearning, romantic character. The song ends with a gentle piano coda, bringing the music to a peaceful close. Overall, 'Die Entzückung an Laura I, D. 390' is a beautiful example of Schubert's early songwriting. The music is simple and lyrical, with a romantic character that reflects the text. The three movements are well-structured, with a clear sense of development and contrast between them.

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