Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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Oct 18, 1815

Average_duration

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3:54

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's 'Sehnsucht, D. 310' is a Lied, or art song, composed in 1815. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is set to a poem by Johann Georg Jacobi, which speaks of a longing for a distant love. The song is in A minor and has a simple, yet haunting melody. It is divided into three stanzas, each with its own distinct character. The first stanza is marked by a sense of yearning and restlessness, with the singer expressing a desire to be reunited with their love. The second stanza is more introspective, with the singer reflecting on the pain of separation and the fleeting nature of life. The final stanza is marked by a sense of resignation, with the singer acknowledging that their love may never be fulfilled. Schubert's use of harmony and modulation is particularly effective in conveying the emotional content of the song. The opening chords of the song, for example, are in A minor, but the song quickly modulates to C major, creating a sense of hopefulness. Later in the song, Schubert uses a sudden shift to F major to convey a sense of longing and yearning. Overall, 'Sehnsucht, D. 310' is a beautiful and poignant example of Schubert's artistry as a composer of Lieder. Its simple melody and powerful emotional content have made it a beloved piece in the classical repertoire.

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