Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Part Song

Compose Date

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Aug 1815

Average_duration

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1:36

"Trinklied im Winter" (Drinking Song in Winter) is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1815. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is set to a poem by Johann Gabriel Seidl, a friend of Schubert's. The song is in the key of B-flat major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of three stanzas, each with a refrain. The first stanza describes the cold winter night and the warmth of the wine. The second stanza speaks of the joy of drinking with friends and the third stanza is a toast to the beauty of life. The melody of the song is simple and catchy, with a lively rhythm that reflects the festive mood of the lyrics. The piano accompaniment is also lively, with arpeggios and chords that create a sense of movement and energy. The song is characteristic of Schubert's early Lieder, which were often light and cheerful in tone. It is also an example of Schubert's skill in setting poetry to music, as he captures the mood and meaning of the text with his melody and accompaniment. Overall, "Trinklied im Winter" is a charming and enjoyable Lied that showcases Schubert's talent as a composer of vocal music.

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