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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1:41

"Mut, D. 911/22, Op. 89/22" is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1828. It is part of his famous song cycle "Winterreise" (Winter Journey), which consists of 24 songs that tell the story of a young man's journey through a cold and desolate winter landscape after being rejected by his lover. "Mut" is the 22nd song in the cycle and is set to a poem by Wilhelm Müller. The song is in the key of A minor and is marked "Sehr langsam" (very slow). It is a somber and introspective piece that reflects the protagonist's feelings of despair and hopelessness. The song begins with a mournful piano introduction that sets the mood for the piece. The singer then enters with the first verse, which describes the protagonist's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The second verse speaks of his desire to escape his pain and find peace, but he realizes that he cannot escape his own thoughts and feelings. The third verse is the climax of the song, where the protagonist confronts his own mortality and the inevitability of death. He realizes that he is alone in the world and that his suffering is his own burden to bear. The final verse is a quiet reflection on the protagonist's state of mind, as he resigns himself to his fate and accepts his suffering. "Mut" is a powerful and emotional piece that showcases Schubert's ability to capture the essence of human emotion through music. It is a testament to his genius as a composer and his ability to create music that speaks to the human soul. The song has been performed and recorded by many great singers and remains a beloved part of the classical music repertoire.

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