Schubert and Erlkönig Flashcards
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Schubert
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1797-1828
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Birthplace
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Vienna, Austria
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Teacher
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Franz T. Schubert (father) was his first teacher who taught him to play instruments; later learned Antonio Salieri theory and composition
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Lifestyle
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- Not famously known at that time
- started composing in late teens
- Lived a minimalistic lifestyle
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Contributions (5)
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- Combined both romantic and classical traits
1. Romanticism: major and minor tonality with unexpected modulations
2. Classical demonstrated with formal structure (i.e. sonata form) - Increased the role of the piano in art songs
- Works contain vocal lyrism
- Deep emotions are reflected in many of his works
- Text and music are closely related for him -> are songs
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Erlkonig Date
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1815
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Genre
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Lied
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Song form
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durchkomponiert (through-composed)
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Text summary
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Father and son, the elf (of death) trying to lure the son to go with him (eventually takes the son and the son dies)
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About the piece (3)
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- Originally in G minor (often changes to adjust to the singing)
- 4-4 time
- Schnell (German for fast)
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Musical setting
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- Narrator voice - middle
- father - lower register
- son - upper register
- Erkling - middle register
