Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1817

Average_duration

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2:19

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

"Die Forelle" (The Trout) is a Lied (art song) composed by Franz Schubert in 1817. It is one of his most famous and beloved songs, and it is often performed in concerts and recitals. The song is based on a poem by Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart, which tells the story of a trout swimming in a brook, only to be caught by a fisherman. The song was composed on February 11, 1817, and it was first performed in public on March 25, 1821, at a concert organized by Schubert's friend, the baritone Johann Michael Vogl. The song was published in 1826 as part of Schubert's Opus 32, a collection of six Lieder. "Die Forelle" has five stanzas, each with four lines, and it is set to a lively and cheerful melody. The song is in the key of D major and has a simple and straightforward structure, with a repeating refrain that emphasizes the joy and playfulness of the trout. The piano accompaniment is light and sparkling, imitating the sound of the brook and the movements of the fish. The first stanza describes the trout swimming in the brook, and the second stanza introduces the fisherman who tries to catch it. The third stanza describes the trout's attempts to escape, and the fourth stanza describes the fisherman's success in catching it. The final stanza reflects on the beauty and fragility of nature, and the sadness of the trout's fate. "Die Forelle" is a prime example of Schubert's gift for melody and his ability to capture the essence of a poem in music. The song is full of charm, wit, and humor, and it is a testament to Schubert's love of nature and his appreciation of the simple pleasures of life. The song has been arranged for various instruments and ensembles, including piano, violin, and string quartet, and it remains a beloved and enduring masterpiece of the Lied repertoire.

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