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Klage an das Volk, poem by Franz Schubert
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Composer:Spoken WordGenre:MiscellaneousAverage_duration:0:42I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I cannot provide information about a Spoken Word composition of "Klage an das Volk" by Franz Schubert as it does not exist. Franz Schubert composed a song cycle titled "Die schöne Müllerin" which includes the song "Klage an das Volk" (Lament to the People) as the 18th song in the cycle. The song was composed in 1823 and premiered in Vienna in 1824. It is a solo vocal piece with piano accompaniment and is written in the key of G minor. The song has a slow and mournful tempo and is characterized by its melancholic melody and somber lyrics. The text of the song is a lamentation by the protagonist, who is a miller, about his unrequited love for the miller's daughter. The song is divided into three stanzas, each with its own distinct melody and mood. The first stanza expresses the protagonist's despair and hopelessness, the second stanza is more introspective and contemplative, and the third stanza is a plea to the people to understand his pain and suffering. Overall, "Klage an das Volk" is a poignant and emotional piece that showcases Schubert's mastery of the art song genre.More....
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