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 15, 1815

Average_duration

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3:22

"Labetrank der Liebe" (The Love Potion) is a song cycle composed by Franz Schubert in 1815. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Johann Mayrhofer. The first movement, "Labetrank der Liebe," is a lively and playful song that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Die Liebende schreibt," is a tender and introspective song that features a beautiful melody and delicate accompaniment. The third movement, "Tischlerlied," is a humorous and lighthearted song that tells the story of a carpenter who falls in love with a princess. The fourth movement, "An die Nachtigall," is a melancholic and haunting song that features a beautiful melody and a simple, yet effective accompaniment. The fifth movement, "Abendlied," is a peaceful and serene song that features a gentle melody and a delicate accompaniment. The final movement, "Die Sterne," is a majestic and grandiose song that features a soaring melody and a powerful accompaniment. Overall, "Labetrank der Liebe" is a beautiful and varied song cycle that showcases Schubert's mastery of melody and his ability to capture a wide range of emotions and moods. The cycle is notable for its use of simple, yet effective accompaniments that allow the beauty of the melodies and the poetry to shine through.

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