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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Jul 7, 1815

Average_duration

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2:11

"Idens Nachtgesang" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1815. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is set to a poem by Johann Mayrhofer, a close friend and frequent collaborator of Schubert. The song is in three movements, with a total duration of approximately six minutes. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is in the key of E-flat major. The second movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is in the key of C minor. The final movement is marked "Andante" and returns to the key of E-flat major. The song is characterized by its haunting melody and melancholic mood. The text of the poem describes a nightingale singing in the darkness, and the music reflects this sense of mystery and longing. Schubert's use of chromaticism and unexpected harmonic shifts adds to the song's sense of unease and ambiguity. Despite its relatively short length, "Idens Nachtgesang" is considered one of Schubert's most accomplished lieder. Its emotional depth and musical sophistication have made it a favorite of performers and audiences alike.

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