Female Interpreters / Singers of Schuberts 'An die Musik'

Ideas for Program Notes: "An die Musik"

"Hast du mein Herz zu warmer Lieb’ entzunden" is a German phrase from Franz Schubert's song "An die Musik" (To Music) which translates to "Have you kindled my heart to the warmth of love". It expresses gratitude to the art of music for lifting one's spirit and transporting them to a better world, especially during difficult times.

• Source: The line comes from the song "An die Musik" by Franz Schubert, composed in 1817.

• Context: It is a pivotal line in the song where the speaker is directly addressing the art of music as a beloved entity.

• Meaning: The phrase signifies how music has a powerful and emotional effect, warming the heart and sparking the feeling of love and joy.

• Full meaning: The entire phrase from the song, when translated, means something like: "Have you kindled my heart to the warmth of love, and borne me away to a better world?"....