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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Jan 1827

Average_duration

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4:15

"Der Vater mit dem Kind" (The Father with the Child) is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1827. It is part of his song cycle "Die Winterreise" (The Winter Journey), which consists of 24 songs that tell the story of a young man's journey through a cold and desolate winter landscape after being rejected by his lover. "Der Vater mit dem Kind" is the 20th song in the cycle and is set to a poem by Wilhelm Müller. The song tells the story of a father who is walking with his child through the snow. The father is carrying the child on his back and is trying to comfort him by telling him stories and singing to him. However, the child is still cold and scared, and the father is struggling to keep him warm and safe. The song is composed in the key of A minor and has a slow and mournful tempo. It is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct melody and mood. The first section is slow and somber, with the father singing about the cold and the snow. The second section is more upbeat and hopeful, with the father singing about the warmth of the sun and the beauty of nature. The final section returns to the somber mood of the beginning, with the father singing about the child's fear and his own struggle to keep him safe. "Der Vater mit dem Kind" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the sadness and despair of the winter landscape. It is a testament to Schubert's skill as a composer and his ability to convey complex emotions through music. The song premiered in Vienna in 1828 and has since become one of Schubert's most beloved works.

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