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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Aug 18, 1815

Average_duration

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7:23

"Der Gott und die Bajadere. Indische Legende, D. 254" is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1815. It premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is based on a poem by Johann Mayrhofer, which tells the story of a god who falls in love with a dancer, or bajadere, in India. The song is divided into three movements. The first movement begins with a slow, mysterious introduction that sets the scene for the story. The god is introduced with a majestic melody played by the piano, while the voice sings a lyrical melody that expresses the god's longing for the bajadere. The second movement is faster and more rhythmic, reflecting the dance of the bajadere. The voice sings a lively melody that imitates the rhythms of Indian music, while the piano provides a lively accompaniment. The third movement returns to the slow, mysterious mood of the first movement. The voice sings a mournful melody that expresses the god's despair at losing the bajadere. The song is characterized by Schubert's use of exotic harmonies and rhythms to evoke the atmosphere of India. The slow, mysterious introduction uses a chromatic harmony that creates a sense of mystery and intrigue. The lively second movement uses syncopated rhythms and exotic scales to create a sense of excitement and energy. The mournful third movement uses a simple, plaintive melody to express the god's sadness. Overall, "Der Gott und die Bajadere. Indische Legende, D. 254" is a beautiful and evocative song that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer. Its use of exotic harmonies and rhythms creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, while its lyrical melodies express the emotions of the characters in the story.

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