1827 Franz Schubert - D 911, Op. 89 - Die Winterreise

D 911, Op. 89; Year: 1827~1828; Genre: Romantic Period/classical

I'm once again picking another song that has a publish date that coincides with my pick number; this piece, one of my favourites from Franz Schubert, was published in 1827~1828. Actually 1827 had another, greater event that totally overshadowed everything else that happened in music that year: the death of Ludwig van Beethoven. I suppose it would've been more apropos to pick one of his pieces of music today, but I've already picked quite a few of his song and have, surprisingly, only picked one other from Schubert. Interestingly enough just a year later Franz Schubert would follow Beethoven and pass away at the young age of 32; another factoid to note is that Franz Schubert took part in Beethoven's funeral procession.
Anyway, this rather remarkable song cycle, Die Winterreise (The Winter Journey), is set to 24 poems written by Wilhelm Müller, who also passed in 1827. The composition consists of a tenor vocalist and piano. It's simply an inspiring and beautiful piece of music to listen to.

Hear the full Winterreise song cycle on YouTube.



My song pick a year ago today: Bon Jovi - Runaway

My song pick two years ago today: Missing Link - Spoiled Love

My song pick three years ago today: Grace Slick - Angel of the Night

My song pick four years ago today: Don Williams - Yellow Moon

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