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: