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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Nov 1817

Average_duration

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5:16

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's Thekla, D. 595, Op. 88/2 is a song cycle composed in 1817. It premiered in Vienna in 1827, ten years after its composition. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Friedrich Schiller. The first movement, "Die Nacht," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that sets the mood for the rest of the cycle. It features a slow, mournful melody that is accompanied by a simple, repetitive piano accompaniment. The second movement, "Der Jüngling an der Quelle," is a more upbeat piece that features a flowing, lyrical melody and a more complex piano accompaniment. The third movement, "Die Sterne," is a slow, contemplative piece that features a simple, yet beautiful melody that is accompanied by a delicate piano accompaniment. The fourth movement, "Lied der Mignon," is perhaps the most famous of the cycle. It features a hauntingly beautiful melody that is accompanied by a simple, yet effective piano accompaniment. The fifth movement, "Nähe des Geliebten," is a more upbeat piece that features a flowing, lyrical melody and a more complex piano accompaniment. The final movement, "Sehnsucht," is a slow, mournful piece that features a simple, yet beautiful melody that is accompanied by a delicate piano accompaniment. Overall, Thekla, D. 595, Op. 88/2 is a beautiful and hauntingly beautiful song cycle that showcases Schubert's mastery of melody and his ability to create music that is both simple and complex at the same time. The cycle is a testament to Schubert's genius and his ability to create music that is both timeless and unforgettable.

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