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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Dec 1822

Average_duration

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3:34

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

"Willkommen und Abschied" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1822. It is the first song in his Opus 56 collection, which consists of six songs. The song is based on a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman at first sight, spends a night with her, and then leaves her in the morning. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro," and it begins with a lively piano introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer enters with the first line of the poem, "Willkommen, schöner Jüngling!" ("Welcome, handsome youth!"), and the music becomes more lyrical and expressive. The singer describes the beauty of the woman he has just met and expresses his desire to be with her. The second movement is marked "Andante," and it begins with a more subdued piano accompaniment. The singer reflects on the night he has just spent with the woman and describes his feelings of love and passion. The music is more introspective and emotional, with long, flowing phrases and expressive harmonies. The third movement is marked "Allegro vivace," and it begins with a return to the lively piano accompaniment of the first movement. The singer describes his departure from the woman and his feelings of sadness and regret. The music becomes more agitated and intense, with rapid piano arpeggios and dramatic vocal lines. The song ends with a final, plaintive phrase from the singer, "Ade, ade!" ("Farewell, farewell!"). Overall, "Willkommen und Abschied" is a masterful example of Schubert's skill as a composer of lieder. The music perfectly captures the emotional intensity of Goethe's poem, with its themes of love, passion, and regret. The song is a testament to Schubert's ability to create music that is both beautiful and deeply moving.

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