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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1822

Average_duration

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3:00

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

'Die Rose, D. 745, Op. 73' is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1823. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The piece is set to a poem by Heinrich Heine, which tells the story of a rose that is plucked from a garden and given to a lover, only to wither and die in her hands. The piece is composed in three movements, each of which reflects a different aspect of the story. The first movement is slow and mournful, reflecting the sadness of the rose's fate. The second movement is more upbeat and lively, reflecting the joy of the lover who receives the rose. The third movement returns to the mournful tone of the first, as the lover laments the loss of the rose. Schubert's use of melody and harmony in 'Die Rose' is characteristic of his style. The piece is composed in a simple, straightforward manner, with a clear and memorable melody that is easy to sing and remember. The harmonies are also simple and straightforward, but they are used to great effect to create a sense of emotional depth and complexity. Overall, 'Die Rose, D. 745, Op. 73' is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer. Its simple yet powerful melody and harmonies, combined with the emotional depth of the poem, make it a timeless classic that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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