Composer Franz Schubert

Abstract: 18 pages. This paper is a discussion of the life of composer Franz Schubert and his song cycle Die Winterreise (The Winter Journey). The paper will explain the entire cycle but focus on only certain songs within it. Topics covered include the music's relationship to the text in each song, the symbolism as well as the general mood of the piece. Also discussed is Schubert's life at the time the cycle was written. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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