What does Winterreise mean?

Winter Journey
Winterreise, (German: “Winter Journey”) cycle of 24 songs for male voice and piano composed in 1827 by Austrian composer Franz Schubert, with words by German poet Wilhelm Müller. Schubert was reviewing the publisher’s proofs of the cycle in the weeks before his death, shortly before his 32nd birthday.

What is Erstarrung?

Synopsis. An unnamed, unknown man resolves to leave his former sweetheart’s town. She or her parents or all three have rejected him for a wealthier man, and the rejection impels an inner journey into the soul (“Gute Nacht”). As he leaves by night, he bids her a tender, wistful farewell that she does not hear.

What is the story of Winterreise?

The lyrics are poems by Wilhelm Müller and tell the story of a lonely traveller who ventures out into the snow on a journey to rid himself of his lost love. Along the way he experiences a turmoil of different emotions, mostly ranging from despair to greater despair.

Why did Schubert write Winterreise?

Schubert was very sick, having contracted the syphilis that inevitably was to affect the remainder of his life: his physical and mental health, and the music he was to compose.” As detailed below, he worked on Winterreise as he was dying of syphilis.

Who invented the art song?

It was Schubert who established a benchmark as well as a new tradition. Art song became especially popular during the Romantic era of 19th century Europe. Mendelssohn, Brahms but especially Schumann expanded the form and vocabulary of Lieder.

When was Der Lindenbaum written?

1827
Der Lindenbaum/Composed
Even by Schubert’s standards, this song is remarkable for the eloquence of its piano part, an eloquence which has not, however, been fully discussed in print to my knowledge. Der Lindenbaum (The Linden [or Lime] Tree, D911/5 of 1827), from Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey) cycle, is one of his best-known songs.

What is the purpose of the art song?

An art song is most often a musical setting of an independent poem or text, intended for the concert repertoire as part of a recital or other occasion.

Who was Franz Peter Schubert?

If you would like to use our texts and translations, please click here for more information. Franz Peter Schubert was an late Classical and early Romantic composer. He produced a vast oeuvre during his short life, composing more the 600 vocal works (largely Lieder), and well as several symphonies, operas, and a large body of piano music.

What type of music did Schubert compose?

Franz Peter Schubert was an late Classical and early Romantic composer. He produced a vast oeuvre during his short life, composing more the 600 vocal works (largely Lieder), and well as several symphonies, operas, and a large body of piano music.

What does “Leier” mean?

“Leier” means Hurdy-Gurdy, and a Hurdy-Gurdy is played by means of a hand crank . So……… I think that “grind” is incorrect and “turn” fits the poem perfectly. One word in the German version is wrong, it’s written “und die Hunde brummen…” but that’s wrong.