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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Feb 27, 1815

Average_duration

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3:11

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

"Nähe des Geliebten" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1815. It is the second song in his Opus 5, a collection of six songs for voice and piano. The text was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and tells the story of a lover who is longing for the presence of their beloved. The song is in the key of A-flat major and is written in a simple A-B-A form. The piano accompaniment is delicate and understated, allowing the voice to take center stage. The vocal line is lyrical and expressive, with long phrases and a wide range of dynamics. The first section of the song is marked "Andante con moto" and begins with a gentle piano introduction. The voice enters with the first line of the text, "In der Ferne," and sings of the distance between the lover and their beloved. The melody is wistful and melancholy, with a sense of longing and yearning. The middle section of the song is marked "Piu lento" and features a change in key to F minor. The piano accompaniment becomes more agitated, reflecting the lover's growing anxiety and impatience. The vocal line becomes more urgent, with a sense of desperation and longing. The final section of the song returns to the original key of A-flat major and is marked "Andante." The piano accompaniment becomes more subdued, and the vocal line becomes more introspective. The lover reflects on their feelings and the beauty of their beloved, singing "O wie schön ist deine Welt" (Oh, how beautiful is your world). Overall, "Nähe des Geliebten" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the essence of Schubert's romantic style. It showcases his ability to create expressive melodies and delicate piano accompaniments that perfectly complement the text. The song remains a beloved part of the lieder repertoire and is a testament to Schubert's enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era.

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