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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Jan 1826

Average_duration

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3:19

"Lied der Mignon" is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1826. It is the fourth song in his song cycle "Lieder aus Wilhelm Meister" (Songs from Wilhelm Meister), Op. 62. The song was premiered in Vienna in 1826. The song is in A minor and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three sections, each with a different character. The first section is marked "Sehr langsam und ausdrucksvoll" (very slow and expressive) and is sung in a low register. The second section is marked "Etwas bewegter" (somewhat more animated) and is sung in a higher register. The third section is marked "Ruhig" (calm) and returns to the low register of the first section. The text of the song is taken from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's novel "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship". It is sung by the character Mignon, a young girl who has been taken in by the protagonist Wilhelm Meister. The song expresses Mignon's longing for her homeland and her desire to be reunited with her family. The song is characterized by its simple, yet powerful melody and its emotional depth. Schubert's use of the low register in the first and third sections creates a sense of melancholy and longing, while the higher register of the second section adds a sense of urgency and intensity. Overall, "Lied der Mignon" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Schubert's mastery of the art song genre. Its emotional depth and expressive melody have made it a beloved piece in the classical music repertoire.

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