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 13, 1816

Average_duration

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1:45

Winterlied, D. 401 is a beautiful and haunting song composed by Franz Schubert in 1816. The song is also known as "Winterreise" and is part of a larger song cycle of the same name. The song cycle consists of 24 songs and is based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. Winterlied, D. 401 was premiered in Vienna in 1828, two years after Schubert's death. The song is written for a solo voice and piano and is in the key of B-flat major. The song has three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement of Winterlied, D. 401 is marked "Allegro moderato" and is in a lively 6/8 time signature. The piano accompaniment is light and playful, evoking the sound of falling snowflakes. The vocal melody is also light and playful, with a sense of joy and wonder at the beauty of winter. The second movement of Winterlied, D. 401 is marked "Andante" and is in a slower 4/4 time signature. The piano accompaniment is more subdued, with a sense of melancholy and longing. The vocal melody is also more subdued, with a sense of sadness and loss. The lyrics speak of the cold and loneliness of winter, and the longing for warmth and companionship. The third movement of Winterlied, D. 401 is marked "Allegro" and is in a faster 2/4 time signature. The piano accompaniment is more energetic, with a sense of urgency and excitement. The vocal melody is also more energetic, with a sense of hope and anticipation. The lyrics speak of the coming of spring, and the joy and renewal that it brings. Overall, Winterlied, D. 401 is a beautiful and evocative song that captures the beauty and melancholy of winter. Schubert's use of melody, harmony, and rhythm create a sense of wonder, sadness, and hope that is both haunting and uplifting.

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