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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1819

Average_duration

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4:39

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

"Der Jüngling am Bache III" is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1825. It is the third song in his Opus 87, a collection of six Lieder. The song is set to a poem by Johann Baptist Mayrhofer, a close friend and frequent collaborator of Schubert. The song premiered on March 1, 1826, at a private concert in Vienna. It was performed by the tenor Johann Michael Vogl, who was a frequent collaborator of Schubert and had premiered many of his Lieder. The song is in A major and has a simple ABA form. The first and third sections are in a lively 6/8 time signature, while the middle section is in a slower 2/4 time signature. The piano accompaniment is light and flowing, with arpeggios and running eighth notes that evoke the sound of a babbling brook. The text of the song tells the story of a young man who sits by a brook and watches the water flow by. He reflects on the passing of time and the transience of life, and wonders what the future holds for him. The middle section of the song introduces a more melancholy tone, as the young man contemplates the possibility of death and the unknown beyond. Schubert's setting of the text is masterful, with the music perfectly capturing the mood and meaning of the words. The lively outer sections contrast with the more introspective middle section, creating a sense of tension and release that mirrors the emotional journey of the young man in the poem. Overall, "Der Jüngling am Bache III" is a beautiful and poignant Lied that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer of art songs. Its simple yet effective structure and evocative piano accompaniment make it a favorite among singers and audiences alike.

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