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How old was the composer when he wrote schuberts erlking What year was schuberts erlking written?

Franz Schubert wrote The Erlking in his teenage years. It was written in 1815


How is the character of the erlking differentiated musically in the song?

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.


In which form is the Lied Erlking?

It's in through-composed form.


Describe story that is told in franz schubert's E rlking?

The Erlking is about a father and son who are riding home on a horse and the Erlking, who is like a mythical seductive elf. The song has rapid repeated octaves in triplets in the piano, which represent the horse's hooves. The Erlking is trying to convince the child to come with him and in fear, the child pleads with his father to protect him. The father, who cannot see or hear the Erlking, reassures his son that everthing is alright. The Erlking tells the child that they can play games and that his daughters can take care of the child. The child becomes more and more terrified and his dad will not take him seriously. The song ends with the father riding into the courtyard with the child dead in his arms.


How does Schubert create a sense of urgency in the piano accompaniment of the ERLKING?

The repeated triplets show an ever increasing sence of urgency, and the acsending scales that occur sound rather menacing and could represent the Erlking drawing closer to taking the boy.