Songs
Widerschein
(1828)
D639
Widerschein
Fischer halt am Brückenbogen Ach so lange Zeit:Blicket sehnlich in die Wogen, Denn sie ist noch weit! –Und sie schleichet um den Hügel, Und das holde BildLeuchtet aus dem Wellenspiegel Lächelnd und so mild.Und er sieht’s. Und durch Blumenränder Schwimmt der süsse Schein –Und er hält sich am Geländer,Sonst zieht’s ihn hinein!
Reflection
A fisherman has for so long been leaning against the arch of the bridge;he gazes longingly into the waters,for she is still so far away.And she steals around the hill, and her sweet imagegleams in the mirroring waters, smiling and gentle.And he sees it! Through fringes of flowers her sweet radiance glides.And he holds fast to the railings,lest he should be drawn in.
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Composer
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. He was uncommonly gifted from a young age, but appreciation of his music was limited during his lifetime. His work became more popular in the decades after his death, and was praised by 19th century composers, including Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Liszt.
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Widerschein
Reflection
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Composer
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. He was uncommonly gifted from a young age, but appreciation of his music was limited during his lifetime. His work became more popular in the decades after his death, and was praised by 19th century composers, including Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Liszt.
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