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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Feb 1823

Average_duration

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1:51

"Der zürnende Barde" (The Angry Bard) is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1823. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of Schubert's collection of songs known as "Schwanengesang" (Swan Song), which was published posthumously in 1829. The song is divided into three movements. The first movement is in a minor key and has a slow tempo. It begins with a piano introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the song. The singer enters with a mournful melody that expresses the anger and frustration of the bard. The piano accompaniment is sparse and provides a haunting backdrop to the singer's voice. The second movement is in a major key and has a faster tempo. It is a contrast to the first movement and provides a sense of hope and optimism. The singer's voice is more joyful and the piano accompaniment is more lively. The melody is catchy and memorable, and it is easy to imagine the bard singing this song to a crowd of people. The third movement returns to the minor key and has a slow tempo. It is a reprise of the first movement, but with some variations. The singer's voice is more intense and emotional, and the piano accompaniment is more complex. The melody is more intricate and expressive, and it conveys the bard's anger and frustration more powerfully. "Der zürnende Barde" is a typical example of Schubert's art song style. It features a simple melody that is easy to sing and remember, but it also has a complex piano accompaniment that adds depth and emotion to the song. The lyrics are in German and tell the story of a bard who is angry at the world and its injustices. The song is a powerful expression of human emotion and a testament to Schubert's skill as a composer.

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