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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Mar 1826

Average_duration

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3:14

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's "Fischerweise" is a Lied, or art song, composed in 1826. It is the fourth song in his Opus 96, a collection of songs set to the poetry of Franz von Schober. The premiere of the song is not recorded, but it was likely performed in private gatherings or salons. The song is in A major and has a simple, strophic structure with three verses. The piano accompaniment is light and flowing, imitating the motion of water. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with a wide range and occasional leaps. The vocal line is supported by the piano, which provides a harmonic foundation and occasional decorative flourishes. The text of "Fischerweise" tells the story of a fisherman who sings a song to his beloved while he rows his boat on the lake. He compares his love to the beauty of the lake and the fish that swim in it. The song is full of romantic imagery and longing, as the fisherman expresses his desire to be with his beloved forever. The first verse begins with the fisherman addressing his beloved, "Du schönes Fischermädchen" (You beautiful fisherman's maiden). He describes the beauty of the lake and the fish that swim in it, and compares them to his beloved's eyes and hair. He expresses his love for her and his desire to be with her always. The second verse continues the theme of love and longing. The fisherman sings of the moon and the stars, which he sees reflected in the lake. He compares their beauty to his beloved's face and expresses his desire to be with her forever. The third verse brings the song to a close. The fisherman sings of the waves that rock his boat and the wind that blows across the lake. He compares them to the ups and downs of life and the challenges that he and his beloved will face together. He ends the song with a declaration of his love and a promise to be faithful to his beloved always. Overall, "Fischerweise" is a beautiful and romantic song that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer of Lieder. Its simple structure and expressive melody make it a popular choice for singers and audiences alike.

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