It was referred to as a song-cycle the cycle of songs telling a story ( do not confuse with Opera or Musik-Drama- there are other types such as Oratorio, which are religiously based. -well the Song-cycle deals with a morbid plot about a dying youngster conversing with ghosts, etc. I cannot figure out why this sort of drama was so popular and acceptable in the nineteenth century- the actual 9 as part of the plot, not merely suspected) death of a child is a taboo plot device for television, movies(normally) and as one might expect, juvenile and comic books. that is now- 2011 but in the nineteenth century this was a stape ( Romantic) plot device. does not make sense. Even Longfellow used it.
It's in through-composed form.
Yes, same melody different text
Franz Schubert wrote The Erlking in his teenage years. It was written in 1815
The Erlking - 2003 was released on: USA: January 2003 (Sundance Film Festival)
The Erlking - 2009 was released on: USA: 2 February 2009 (Midwest ScareFest)
In the ballad "Erlking" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, there are four main characters: the narrator, the father, the child, and the Erlking. The narrator describes the scene, while the father and child engage in dialogue, with the Erlking attempting to lure the child away. The interplay between these characters creates a dramatic and haunting narrative.
Erlking by Schubert (also spelled: Der Erlkönig) is in the key of G minor.
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The song "Erlkönig" (Elf King) is a lied, which is a type of German art song for solo voice and piano. It was composed by Franz Schubert and is based on a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It tells the story of a father and his son being pursued by the mythical Erlking.
In Schubert's "Erlkönig," the character of the Erlking is differentiated musically through his lyrical, flowing melodies that contrast sharply with the agitated piano accompaniment representing the father and the child. The Erlking's music is more serene and seductive, often in a higher register, which highlights his enchanting and deceptive nature. Additionally, the dynamics and tempo shift when the Erlking speaks, creating a sense of urgency and drawing the listener into his beguiling presence. This stark contrast captures the tension between the dangers of the Erlking and the desperation of the father and child.
"The Erlking" by Franz Schubert is a lied for voice and piano, with the vocal part typically sung by a solo singer and the piano providing accompaniment. The piece portrays the interaction between a father and his son, who is being haunted by the supernatural Erlking.
The cast of The Erlking - 2009 includes: Justin Bronson as Killer Jesse DiSandro as Boy Justin Scott Bronson as Killer