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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1827

Average_duration

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3:04

"Im Dorfe" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert as part of his song cycle "Die Winterreise," D. 911/17, Op. 89/17. The song cycle was composed in 1827, just a year before Schubert's death, and premiered in Vienna in 1828. "Im Dorfe" is the seventh song in the cycle and is set to a poem by Wilhelm Müller. The song is in A minor and has a slow, mournful tempo. It is divided into three stanzas, each with its own distinct melody. The first stanza begins with a simple, repetitive melody that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second stanza is more complex, with a rising and falling melody that reflects the narrator's emotional turmoil. The final stanza returns to the simplicity of the first, but with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The lyrics of "Im Dorfe" describe a village that is empty and desolate, with only the sound of the narrator's footsteps breaking the silence. The narrator is filled with a sense of despair and loneliness, and he longs for the comfort of his lost love. The song is a powerful expression of Schubert's own feelings of isolation and despair, as he struggled with illness and financial difficulties in the final years of his life. Overall, "Im Dorfe" is a haunting and deeply emotional song that captures the essence of Schubert's genius as a composer of lieder. Its simple melodies and poignant lyrics have made it a favorite among performers and audiences alike, and it remains one of the most beloved songs in the "Die Winterreise" cycle.

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