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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1814

Average_duration

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4:55

"Andenken, D. 99" is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1814. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of a collection of songs called "Sechs Lieder" or "Six Songs" which were composed by Schubert during his teenage years. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is slow and mournful, with a melancholic melody that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second movement is faster and more lively, with a playful melody that contrasts with the sadness of the first movement. The third movement returns to the slow, mournful character of the first movement, bringing the song to a somber conclusion. The lyrics of "Andenken" were written by Friedrich Rückert, a German poet and translator. The poem is a reflection on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The first stanza reads: "Du bist Orplid, mein Land! Das ferne leuchtet; Vom Meere dampfet dein besonnter Strand Den Nebel, so der Götter Wange feuchtet." Translated into English, this means: "You are Orplid, my land! That shines far away; From the sea, your sunlit shore steams The mist that moistens the gods' cheeks." The poem goes on to describe the passing of time and the fading of memories, ending with the lines: "Und doch, und doch, vergißt du nie Das Land, das dich gebar; Denn in jedem Atemzug Ist es, was dich bewegt und trägt." Translated into English, this means: "And yet, and yet, you never forget The land that gave you birth; For in every breath It is what moves and sustains you." Overall, "Andenken, D. 99" is a poignant and introspective song that reflects Schubert's early style and his ability to capture complex emotions through music.

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