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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Nov 30, 1814

Average_duration

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3:34

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Schäfers Klagelied, D. 121, Op. 3/1 is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1814. It is the first of his Opus 3, a set of six songs for voice and piano. The text is a poem by Johann Gaudenz von Salis-Seewis, a Swiss poet, and it tells the story of a shepherd who laments the loss of his beloved. The song is in A minor and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three sections, each with a different mood and character. The first section is marked "Andante con moto" and is in a melancholic mood. The piano accompaniment is simple and repetitive, with a descending pattern that creates a sense of sadness and longing. The vocal line is also simple, with a narrow range and a lot of repetition, emphasizing the shepherd's sorrow. The second section is marked "Allegro vivace" and is in a more hopeful mood. The piano accompaniment becomes more lively and playful, with a rising pattern that creates a sense of joy and excitement. The vocal line also becomes more varied, with a wider range and more ornamentation, reflecting the shepherd's newfound hope. The third section is marked "Andante" and returns to the melancholic mood of the first section. The piano accompaniment becomes more subdued, with a simple chordal pattern that creates a sense of resignation and acceptance. The vocal line also becomes simpler, with a return to the narrow range and repetition of the first section, emphasizing the shepherd's acceptance of his loss. Overall, Schäfers Klagelied is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Schubert's mastery of the art song form. Its simple yet effective melody and accompaniment, combined with the emotional depth of the text, make it a timeless classic of the lieder repertoire.

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