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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2:58

"Die Nebensonnen" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert as part of his song cycle "Winterreise," D. 911/23, Op. 89/23. The song cycle was composed in 1827, just a year before Schubert's death, and premiered in 1828. "Die Nebensonnen" is the twenty-third and penultimate song in the cycle. The song is in A minor and is marked "Sehr langsam" (very slow). It is a mournful and introspective piece, with a haunting melody that is repeated throughout the song. The piano accompaniment is sparse and simple, with a repetitive pattern that adds to the sense of melancholy. The text of the song is a poem by Wilhelm Müller, which tells the story of a wanderer who sees three suns in the sky. The wanderer is confused and disoriented, and wonders if he is dreaming or if the world has gone mad. The three suns are a metaphor for the wanderer's own inner turmoil and confusion. The first movement of the song is slow and mournful, with a simple piano accompaniment that sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The second movement is more agitated, with a faster tempo and a more complex piano accompaniment. The third movement returns to the slow and mournful mood of the first, with the haunting melody repeated once again. Overall, "Die Nebensonnen" is a powerful and emotional piece that captures the sense of despair and confusion that is central to the "Winterreise" cycle. Schubert's use of a simple melody and sparse accompaniment creates a sense of intimacy and introspection that draws the listener into the wanderer's world.

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