Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Jul 15, 1813

Average_duration

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1:35

Die zwei Tugendwege, D. 71 is a song cycle composed by Franz Schubert in 1813. The premiere of the work is not known, but it was likely performed in private gatherings or salons. The cycle consists of two movements, each with three songs, and is based on texts by Johann Mayrhofer. The first movement, titled "Der erste Weg" (The First Path), explores the theme of love and its various forms. The first song, "Liebe schwärmt auf allen Wegen" (Love Swarms on All Paths), is a lively and joyful piece that celebrates the power of love. The second song, "Liebe hat gelogen" (Love Has Lied), is a more melancholic piece that reflects on the pain and disappointment that can come with love. The final song, "Liebe, die den Herzen nähret" (Love That Nourishes the Heart), is a tender and romantic piece that celebrates the transformative power of love. The second movement, titled "Der zweite Weg" (The Second Path), explores the theme of virtue and morality. The first song, "Tugend ist kein leerer Name" (Virtue Is Not an Empty Name), is a lively and optimistic piece that celebrates the importance of living a virtuous life. The second song, "Tugend ist die höchste Macht" (Virtue Is the Highest Power), is a more contemplative piece that reflects on the challenges of living a virtuous life. The final song, "Tugend, die allein beglücket" (Virtue, Which Alone Brings Happiness), is a joyful and uplifting piece that celebrates the rewards of living a virtuous life. Overall, Die zwei Tugendwege is a charming and engaging song cycle that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer of lieder. The cycle is notable for its exploration of themes of love and virtue, and for its beautiful melodies and expressive harmonies.

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