Composer

:

Franz Schubert

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Song

Compose Date

:

1828

Average_duration

:

2:47

"Ihr Bild" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert as part of his song cycle "Die Winterreise," D. 957. The song cycle was composed in 1827, and "Ihr Bild" is the ninth song in the cycle. The premiere of the song cycle was given by baritone Johann Michael Vogl and Schubert himself on the piano in Vienna in 1828. "Ihr Bild" is a slow and melancholic song that tells the story of a man who is haunted by the memory of his lost love. The song begins with a mournful piano introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The singer then begins to sing about the image of his lost love that is constantly in his mind. He describes her as being beautiful and pure, and he longs to be with her again. The song is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own musical characteristics. The first section is slow and mournful, with the singer expressing his sadness and longing for his lost love. The second section is more agitated, with the singer becoming more desperate in his desire to be reunited with his love. The final section returns to the mournful mood of the beginning, with the singer resigning himself to the fact that he will never be with his love again. Musically, "Ihr Bild" is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance. Schubert uses these techniques to create a sense of unease and tension in the music, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the singer. The piano accompaniment is also notable for its use of arpeggios and broken chords, which add to the melancholic mood of the piece. Overall, "Ihr Bild" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain and longing of lost love.

More....