Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Quartet

Compose Date

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ca. 1819

Average_duration

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2:08

"Ruhe, D. 635" is a lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1819. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of a collection of songs known as "Schwanengesang" or "Swan Song," which was published posthumously in 1829. The song is set in the key of E-flat major and has a slow tempo. It consists of three verses, each with a different melody. The first verse is sung by the soloist, accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The second verse features a more complex piano accompaniment, with the soloist singing a melody that is more ornamented than the first verse. The third verse returns to the simpler piano accompaniment of the first verse, with the soloist singing a melody that is a combination of the first two verses. The text of the song is a poem by Johann Gabriel Seidl, which speaks of finding peace and rest in nature. The first verse describes the beauty of the natural world, with the soloist singing of the "calm and peaceful valley" and the "gentle rustling of the leaves." The second verse speaks of the solace that can be found in nature, with the soloist singing of the "quiet of the forest" and the "whispering of the brook." The third verse concludes with the soloist singing of the peace that can be found in the embrace of nature, with the final line of the song being "Here, in the arms of nature, is peace." Overall, "Ruhe, D. 635" is a beautiful and serene song that captures the essence of Schubert's romantic style. The simple yet elegant piano accompaniment perfectly complements the soloist's voice, creating a sense of tranquility and peace that is both soothing and uplifting. The song is a testament to Schubert's mastery of the art of lieder, and it remains a beloved piece in the classical music repertoire to this day.

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