Schubert - Gretchen am Spinnrade for Low Voice in A minor

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Schubert's Masterpiece of Dramatic Song — Transposed for Low Voice

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) composed Gretchen am Spinnrade ("Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel") in 1814 at just 17 years old, and it stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of song. Setting Goethe's text from Faust, Schubert captures Gretchen's restless longing and anguish with extraordinary psychological depth — the piano's relentless spinning-wheel figure driving the music forward as her emotions build to an overwhelming climax.

This edition is transposed to A minor for low voice (mezzo-soprano, contralto, or baritone), making this landmark work accessible to a wider range of singers. A must-have for any serious art song library.

Performance Highlights

• One of the greatest songs ever written — composed when Schubert was just 17
• Sets Goethe's text from Faust with extraordinary dramatic power
• Transposed to A minor for low voice (mezzo-soprano, contralto, baritone)
• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and advanced vocal study
• Digital PDF download — print-ready score included