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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Dec 1818

Average_duration

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6:25

Sonnet III, D. 630 is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1818. It is part of a collection of songs called "Schwanengesang" (Swan Song), which was published posthumously in 1829. The song is based on a poem by Ludwig Rellstab, which tells the story of a man who is haunted by the memory of a lost love. The song is composed in the key of G minor and has a slow tempo. It is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a mournful melody played by the piano. The singer enters with the first line of the poem, "Auf der Brucke sitz ich hier" (Here I sit on the bridge), and sings with a sense of longing and sadness. The second section is marked "Allegro moderato" and is more upbeat than the first. The piano plays a lively accompaniment while the singer sings of the memories of his lost love. The melody is more hopeful and optimistic, reflecting the singer's desire to move on from his pain. The final section is marked "Andante" and returns to the mournful melody of the first section. The singer sings of the pain and sorrow that still haunts him, despite his efforts to move on. The song ends with a sense of resignation and acceptance of his fate. Overall, Sonnet III, D. 630 is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the pain and longing of lost love. Schubert's use of melody and harmony perfectly captures the mood of the poem, and the song remains a beloved piece of classical music to this day.

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