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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Sep 17, 1814

Average_duration

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2:35

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

"An Emma" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1816. It is also known as "Am Flusse" or "An den Mond" and is part of his Opus 58, a collection of six songs. The song is set to a poem by Johann Baptist Mayrhofer, a close friend and frequent collaborator of Schubert. The song premiered in Vienna in 1826, ten years after it was composed. It is a relatively short piece, lasting only about three minutes. The song is in the key of G major and is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The song is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked "Andante" and is characterized by a flowing, gentle melody in the piano accompaniment. The vocal line is also gentle and lyrical, with a sense of longing and melancholy. The second section is marked "Allegretto" and is more lively and playful than the first. The piano accompaniment is more rhythmic and the vocal line is more animated, with a sense of joy and excitement. The final section is marked "Andante" again and returns to the gentle, flowing melody of the first section. The vocal line is more subdued, with a sense of resignation and sadness. Overall, "An Emma" is a beautiful example of Schubert's skill as a composer of lieder. The song is characterized by its simple, yet elegant melody and its emotional depth. It is a testament to Schubert's ability to capture the essence of a poem in music and to convey complex emotions through his music.

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