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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Sep 24, 1812

Average_duration

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3:59

"Der Jüngling am Bache I, D. 30" is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1812. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The piece is part of a collection of songs known as the "Schubert's first songbook" or "Schubert's first Lieder cycle". The song is divided into three movements. The first movement is in A major and is marked "Andante". The second movement is in A minor and is marked "Allegro". The third movement is in A major and is marked "Andante". The piece is characterized by its simple and elegant melody, which is accompanied by a gentle and flowing piano accompaniment. The text of the song tells the story of a young man who is sitting by a stream, listening to the sound of the water and the birds. He is lost in thought, contemplating the beauty of nature and the passing of time. Schubert's use of harmony in the piece is particularly noteworthy. He employs a number of chromatic harmonies, which add a sense of tension and drama to the music. The use of these harmonies is particularly effective in the second movement, which has a more intense and dramatic feel than the other two movements. Overall, "Der Jüngling am Bache I, D. 30" is a beautiful and evocative piece of music. It showcases Schubert's skill as a composer of Lieder, and his ability to capture the beauty and emotion of the natural world in his music.

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