An die Musik

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Franz Schubert composed his lied An die Musik in March 1817 for solo voice and piano, with text from a poem by his friend Franz von Schober. In the Deutsch catalog of Schubert's works it is number 547, or D.547. It was published in 1827 as Opus 88 no. 4 by Weigl.

Excerpt of Schubert's An die Musik

A hymn to the art of music, it is one of the best-known songs by Schubert. Its greatness and popularity are generally attributed to its harmonic simplicity, sweeping melody, and a strong bass line that effectively underpins the vocal line.

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Original German	English Translation
Du holde Kunst, in wieviel grauen Stunden, Wo mich des Lebens wilder Kreis umstrickt, Hast du mein Herz zu warmer Lieb entzunden, Hast mich in eine Beßre Welt entrückt. Oft had ein Seufzer, deiner Harf entflossen, Ein Süßer, heiliger Akkord von dir Den Himmel beßrer Zeiten mir erschlossen, Du holde Kunst, ich danke dir dafür!	You lovely art, how often in dark hours, When life's wild orbit wraps around me, Have you kindled my heart to warm love, And transported me to a better world. Often has a sigh, escaping from your heart, A sweet, blessed harmony of yours A heaven of better times opened up, Oh lovely art, for that I thank you!