Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (English: The Shepherd on the Rock), D. 965 is a famous lied for soprano, clarinet, and piano by Franz Schubert. It was composed in 1828 during the final months of his life. Of the six verses, the first four came from the poetry of Wilhelm Müller, while the last two were written by Wilhelmina Christiane von Chézy. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Otto Erich Deutsch (September 5, 1883 - November 23, 1967) was an Austrian musicologist. ... Lied (plural Lieder) is a German word, literally meaning song; among English speakers, however, it is used primarily as a term for European classical music songs, also known as art songs. ... This article is about singers. ... Two soprano clarinets: a Bâ™­ clarinet (left) and an A clarinet (right, with no mouthpiece). ... A grand piano, with the lid up. ... Franz Peter Schubert (January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828) was an Austrian composer. ... See also: 1827 in music, other events of 1828, 1829 in music and the list of years in music. // Events Popular music Oh! No! We Never Mention Her by Thomas Haynes Bayly & E. Riley Tyrolese Evening Hymn by Felicia Hemans & Augusta Browne Classical Music Franz Schubert - Opera Daniel Auber - Masaniello... Wilhelm Müller (October 7, 1794 - September 30, 1827), German lyric poet, was born at Dessau, the son of a shoemaker. ...

The lied was written as a belated request from the famous operatic soprano Anna Milder-Hauptmann of Austria who was a friend of Franz Schubert. She had requested a showpiece that would allow her to express a wide range of feelings. Some might say that it fits better in the category of an operatic aria. It was published a year and a half after Schubert's death. Lied (plural Lieder) is a German word, literally meaning song; among English speakers, however, it is used primarily as a term for European classical music songs, also known as art songs. ... This article is about singers. ... Franz Peter Schubert (January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828) was an Austrian composer. ...

The lied is multi-sectional with the clarinet and voice (soprano) equally challenged, it fits as a work of chamber music as it does as lied. The first section is warm as the lonely shepherd, high on the mountain top, listens to the echoes rising from below. The second section becomes quite dark as the shepherd expresses his all encompassing grief and loneliness. The third and last section is a sign of hope as the shepherd anticipates the coming of Spring and with it rebirth. Lied (plural Lieder) is a German word, literally meaning song; among English speakers, however, it is used primarily as a term for European classical music songs, also known as art songs. ... Two soprano clarinets: a Bâ™­ clarinet (left) and an A clarinet (right, with no mouthpiece). ... The word voice can be used to refer to: Sound: The human voice. ... This article is about singers. ... For other uses, see Chamber music (disambiguation). ... Lied (plural Lieder) is a German word, literally meaning song; among English speakers, however, it is used primarily as a term for European classical music songs, also known as art songs. ...

Singers who have made recordings of this work are: Arleen Augér of USA, Elly Ameling of Holland, Isobel Baillie of Scotland, Kathleen Battle of USA, Erna Berger of Germany, Barbara Bonney of USA, Helena Dearing of USA, Gabriele Fontana of Austria, Ria Ginster of Germany, Edita Gruberová of Slovakia, Barbara Hendricks of USA, Gundula Janowitz of Germany, Christa Ludwig of Germany, Ann Mackay of England, Edith Mathis of Switzerland, Akiko Nakajima of Japan, Dame Margaret Price of Wales, Elizabeth Ritchie of England, Lynda Russell of England, Lotte Schöne of Austria, Elisabeth Schumann of Germany, Rita Streich of Russia and Benita Valente of USA. Arleen Augér (September 13, 1939 - June 10, 1993) was an American soprano. ... Elly Ameling (born Elisabeth Sara Ameling) was born February 8, 1933 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. ... Isobel Baillie (9 March 1895, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland - 24 September 1983 – Manchester, England) was a Scottish soprano, popular in opera, oratorio and lieder. ... Kathleen Battle Kathleen Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an American soprano. ... Erna Berger (1900-1990) was a German soprano, born in Dresden. ... Barbara Bonney (born April 14, 1956) is an American soprano opera singer. ... Edita Gruberová Edita Gruberová (born December 23, 1946, Bratislava) is a Slovak opera singer who is one of the most acclaimed coloraturas of recent decades. ... Barbara Hendricks (born 20 November 1948) is an American-born operatic soprano and concert singer. ... Gundula Janowitz (born August 2, 1937 in Berlin, Germany) was one of the greatest lyric sopranos in modern history, renowned for her magnificent tone -- often described as creamy or silvery -- and her vocal control at the top of her range. ... Christa Ludwig (born March 16, German mezzo_soprano, known both for her opera performances and her singing of Lieder. ... Edith Mathis (born February 11, 1938, Lucerne) was a Swiss soprano. ... Dame Margaret Price DBE (born April 13, 1941) is a Welsh soprano. ... Elisabeth Schumann (1888 - 1952) was a celebrated German soprano who sang in opera, operetta, oratorio and lieder and left a rich legacy of recordings. ... Rita Streich (born 18th December 1920 in Barnaul, Altai, Russia, died 1987) was one of the most significant coloratura soprano of the post-war period. ...

External links

• Complete German lyrics, with translations