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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1811

Average_duration

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5:12

"Des Mädchens Klage I, D. 6" is a Lied composed by Franz Schubert in 1811. It was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The song is part of a collection of six Lieder, which were published in 1821 under the title "Gedichte aus den hinterlassenen Papieren eines reisenden Waldhornisten" (Poems from the Posthumous Papers of a Travelling Horn Player). The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. It is in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The song has a simple structure, consisting of a single verse and a refrain. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with a melancholic character that reflects the mood of the text. The text of the song is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which tells the story of a young girl who is mourning the loss of her lover. The girl wanders through the forest, lamenting her fate and longing for her lost love. The refrain of the song, "Ach, wo ist mein Liebster geblieben?" (Oh, where has my beloved gone?), expresses the girl's despair and longing. The song is notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and unease to the melody. The piano accompaniment is also notable for its use of arpeggios and broken chords, which create a sense of movement and flow. Overall, "Des Mädchens Klage I, D. 6" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer of Lieder. Its expressive melody and melancholic character make it a favorite among singers and audiences alike.

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