Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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3:57

"Lied der Mignon" is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1826. It is the second song in his song cycle "Lieder aus Wilhelm Meister," Op. 62. The song is based on a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which tells the story of Mignon, a young girl who has been taken in by a group of traveling performers. The song is in the key of A minor and is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is a slow and melancholic piece, with a simple and repetitive melody that is both haunting and beautiful. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, providing a gentle backdrop for the singer's voice. The song is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own unique character. The first section is marked "Langsam" (slowly) and is sung in a quiet and introspective manner. The second section is marked "Etwas bewegter" (somewhat more animated) and is more lively and energetic than the first. The final section is a repeat of the first, but with a slightly different melody and a more intense emotional quality. The lyrics of the song are deeply emotional and express Mignon's longing for her homeland and her desire for death. The opening lines of the song, "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt, / Weiß, was ich leide!" (Only those who know longing / Know what I suffer!), set the tone for the rest of the piece. The song is a powerful expression of the human experience of longing and loss, and it has become one of Schubert's most beloved works.

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