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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May 15, 1815

Average_duration

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5:32

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

"Des Mädchens Klage II" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1826. It is the third song in his Opus 58, a collection of seven songs based on poems by Matthias Claudius. The song is also known as "Das Mädchen" or "The Maiden's Lament." The premiere of "Des Mädchens Klage II" is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been performed in Vienna around the time of its composition. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked "Andante con moto" and is in the key of A minor. The second section is marked "Allegro" and is in the key of C major. The final section is marked "Andante" and returns to the key of A minor. The characteristics of "Des Mädchens Klage II" are typical of Schubert's lieder. The song is characterized by its simple, yet expressive melody and its sensitive and emotional text setting. The piano accompaniment is also an important element of the song, providing a rich and varied harmonic background for the voice. The text of "Des Mädchens Klage II" is a lament of a young maiden who has lost her lover. The text is full of sorrow and longing, and Schubert's music captures the emotional depth of the poem perfectly. The song is a beautiful example of Schubert's ability to create deeply moving and expressive music through his lieder.

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