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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Oct 19, 1815

Average_duration

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4:59

Movement_count

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2

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Hektor's Abschied, D. 312, Op. 58/1 is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1815. It is the first of a set of three songs, collectively known as "Drei Gesänge, Op. 58". The song is based on a poem by Johann Gabriel Seidl, which tells the story of Hektor, a soldier who is leaving his wife and child to go to war. The song is composed in the key of E-flat major and is in a slow tempo. It is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a mournful melody played by the piano. The second section is marked "Allegro vivace" and is more upbeat, with a faster tempo and a more lively melody. The final section is marked "Andante" and returns to the mournful melody of the first section. The song is notable for its use of chromaticism, which was a hallmark of Schubert's style. The chromaticism is used to create a sense of tension and unease, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the soldier as he prepares to leave his family. The song also features Schubert's characteristic use of modulation, with the key shifting several times throughout the piece. Hektor's Abschied was first performed in Vienna in 1826, several years after it was composed. It has since become a popular piece in the lieder repertoire and is often performed in recitals and concerts. The song is notable for its emotional depth and its ability to convey the complex emotions of the soldier as he prepares to leave his family for war.

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