Song by Schubert (d 328, 1815), a setting for voice and piano of a ballad by Goethe. Several composers set it, including Loewe, Reichardt and Zelter.
Erlkönig
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- Anselm Hüttenbrenner
- Johann Friedrich Reichardt
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- Schubert: Lieder with Orchestra (Classical Album)
- Die Fischerin (work)
- ballad
- Karl Loewe
- Carl Loewe (person)
