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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 ”. Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Born in Vienna Early musical talents
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The Art Song • Great poetic activity during the nineteenth century • Strong bond between music and poetry • Art Song: • Lied (pl. Lieder): German for “song”
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) • 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
Erlkönig (Elf King) • Text by Goethe (1749-1832) • Form: • Musical characterization: