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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Mar 13, 1816

Average_duration

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3:11

Auf den Tod einer Nachtigall II, D. 399 is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1816. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The Lied is set to a poem by Johann Anton Friedrich Reil, which tells the story of a nightingale that dies in the arms of its lover. The piece is composed in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The Lied is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked Andante and is characterized by a mournful melody that is played by the piano. The singer enters with the first verse of the poem, which is sung in a gentle and melancholic manner. The second movement is marked Allegro and is more lively than the first. The piano plays a fast and playful melody while the singer sings the second verse of the poem. The third movement is marked Andante and is similar in character to the first movement. The piano plays a simple and repetitive melody while the singer sings the final verse of the poem. The Lied is characterized by its use of chromaticism and modulation. Schubert uses chromaticism to create a sense of tension and unease in the music. The modulation is used to create a sense of movement and progression in the piece. The Lied is also characterized by its use of dynamics. Schubert uses dynamics to create a sense of drama and emotion in the music. Overall, Auf den Tod einer Nachtigall II, D. 399 is a beautiful and poignant Lied that showcases Schubert's mastery of the art form. The piece is a testament to Schubert's ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically impressive.

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