An die Musik

" An die Musik " ​​is a German art song by Franz Schubert. It is a paean to the art of music and one of the most famous songs of Schubert. He composed it in March 1817 for solo voice and piano, with text from a poem by his friend Franz von Schober. In the German - directory it has the number D547. The original key is D major. It was published in 1827 as Opus 88 No. 4 by Weigl. Schubert dedicated the song on April 24, 1827 the Viennese piano virtuoso Albert Sowinsky.

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O gracious Art, in how many gray hours, Where me of life Wild Circle entangles, Did you break my heart to warm love ' ignite, You caught me in a better world! Often has a sigh escaping from thy harp, A sweet, sacred chord of yours Heaven better times, O gracious Art, thank you for that!