An Mignon(Op.19 No.2)

Franz SchubertD.161

RomanticKnownC majorMäßig4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4

About this piece

Schubert's 'An Mignon' (D. 161, Op. 19 No. 2) is a setting of Goethe's poem, capturing a wistful longing for an idealized homeland. Its charm lies in its tender melody and Schubert's characteristic harmonic shifts.

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Teacher notes

Developing a sensitive touch and expressive phrasing for the vocal melody is key.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

lyricalintimatenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is An Mignon(Op.19 No.2) (D.161) by Franz Schubert?

An Mignon(Op.19 No.2) (D.161) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play An Mignon(Op.19 No.2)?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is An Mignon(Op.19 No.2)?

A typical performance of An Mignon(Op.19 No.2) (D.161) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for An Mignon(Op.19 No.2)?

An Mignon(Op.19 No.2) (D.161) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.