Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Quartet

Average_duration

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6:43

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

"Im Gegenwärtigen Vergangenes" (In the Present Past) is a song composed by Franz Schubert in 1821. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of a collection of songs known as "Schwanengesang" (Swan Song), which was published posthumously in 1829. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Andante" and is in the key of C major. It begins with a simple, flowing melody in the piano, which is then joined by the voice. The melody is gentle and melancholic, with a sense of nostalgia and longing. The lyrics speak of the past, and the memories that are still present in the present. The second movement is marked "Allegretto" and is in the key of A minor. It is more lively and energetic than the first movement, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The lyrics speak of the pain of lost love, and the difficulty of moving on from the past. The third and final movement is marked "Andantino" and is in the key of C major. It is slower and more contemplative than the second movement, with a simpler melody and a more subdued mood. The lyrics speak of the beauty of nature, and the way in which it can provide solace and comfort in times of sorrow. Overall, "Im Gegenwärtigen Vergangenes" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the bittersweet nature of memories and the passage of time. Schubert's use of melody and harmony is masterful, and the song remains a beloved part of his oeuvre to this day.

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