Chapter Twenty: Romantic Music: The Art Song
Mar 16, 2016
Chapter Twenty:Romantic Music: The Art Song
The Art Song• Great poetic activity during the nineteenth century• Strong bond between music and poetry• Art Song:
• Lied (pl. Lieder): German for “song”
• Born in Vienna• Early musical talents• Composed over 600 Lieder• Song cycle: A collection of several songs united by a
common theme or literary idea• Also composed symphonies, piano sonatas, and operas
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Erlkönig (Elf King)
• Text by Goethe (1749-1832)• Form:• Musical characterization: