Lieder
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A German-texted song with piano accompaniment that sets a short lyric poem is called a "Lied" (plural: Lieder). This traditional form of German song composition typically features intimate, emotional expression and is commonly associated with the Romantic era of music.
Franz Schubert was a well known musician. Many of his compositions for voice and piano were what is considered lieder.
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Leader = noun, the person in charge, or at the head of something.Lieder = noun (plural of lied), German songs for solo voice and piano accompaniment
Charles Haubiel has written: 'Beyond the rivers' -- subject(s): Songs (High voice) with piano 'Portals, for low voice & piano' -- subject(s): Songs (Low voice) with piano 'Oasis' -- subject(s): Songs (Medium voice) with piano 'Portraits, for piano' -- subject(s): Arranged Piano music, Piano music, Arranged 'American rhapsody, a musical interpretation of the poem O, you 48 states' -- subject(s): Piano music 'Metamorphoses, variations on a melody by Stephen Foster, for piano' -- subject(s): Variations (Piano)
Art songs are often referred to as "Lieder" in the context of German art songs, while in English-speaking countries, they are simply called "art songs." These compositions are typically for solo voice accompanied by piano, characterized by their emphasis on poetry and expressive musical settings of the text. Notable composers of art songs include Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Gustav Mahler.
He was famous for composing German classical music of the Romantic era. His most successful works have been his songs for voice and piano, the A minor piano concerto, two piano sonatas, and various character pieces for solo piano. He was also an influential music critic.
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Leader = noun, the person in charge, or at the head of something.Lieder = noun (plural of lied), German songs for solo voice and piano accompaniment
Edwin Earle Ferguson has written: 'Two Spanish songs, for medium voice and piano, four hands' -- subject(s): Songs (Medium voice) with piano, 4 hands
Donald Martino has written: 'Three songs (James Joyce) for bass voice and piano' -- subject(s): Musical settings, Songs (Low voice) with piano 'Fantasy-variations, for violin' -- subject(s): Variations (Violin) 'Piano fantasy' -- subject(s): Piano music
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