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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1823

Average_duration

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5:48

"Des Baches Wiegenlied" is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1823. It is the twentieth and final song in his song cycle "Die schöne Müllerin," Op. 25. The premiere of the song cycle was on January 19, 1824, in Vienna, with Schubert accompanying the baritone singer Johann Michael Vogl. The song is in A major and has a simple, flowing melody that imitates the gentle rocking of a brook. The piano accompaniment is also gentle and flowing, with arpeggios and broken chords that create a sense of movement and tranquility. The song is in 6/8 time, which further emphasizes the flowing quality of the music. The text of the song is a lullaby sung by the brook to the miller's daughter, who has fallen asleep by the water's edge. The brook promises to take care of her and protect her from harm. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, with the brook repeating the same phrases over and over again. This creates a sense of comfort and security, as if the brook is lulling the miller's daughter into a peaceful sleep. The song is divided into three stanzas, each with its own melody and mood. The first stanza is gentle and soothing, with the brook promising to rock the miller's daughter to sleep. The second stanza is more playful, with the brook teasing the miller's daughter and urging her to stay by the water's edge. The final stanza is more melancholy, with the brook lamenting the fact that the miller's daughter will eventually leave and go on with her life. Overall, "Des Baches Wiegenlied" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the gentle beauty of nature and the fleeting nature of life. Schubert's simple yet elegant melody and flowing piano accompaniment perfectly capture the mood of the text, creating a sense of peace and tranquility that is both comforting and bittersweet.

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