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For the same reason that many long-deceased authors are still studied and taught, that is classicism and historical interest. The song cycle would not pass muster if presented as Contemporary entertainment. The basic plot deals with a dying child and attempts by his family to take him home to die. The cause of the illness or injuries is not revealed, nor is this presented as a sort of guessing game. The song, is in a word, morbid, and if presented as a modern rock song with a similar theme- probably re-written to have a boy-girl romance- well it would probably be banned. Many radio stations did not air Last Kiss, where the unnamed lead character gives his dying girl friend this last kiss. ( cause of death being an auto accident). There was some sort of morbid romance about children dying young and in off-beat locations in the nineteenth century. Thankfully, this is no longer a legitimate plot device in most cases, there is enough horrifying child abuse in the daily Journals.
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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
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.
Who sang waiting?
the song still waiting is sung by sum 41
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
Is a ballad ever sung?
Yes, a ballad is a form of poetry that is often meant to be sung. Traditional ballads were typically sung as songs and were passed down orally through generations. Today, ballads can still be performed as songs or read as poetry.
Why did Gregorian chant fall into disuse?
It didn't ... it is still sung today, and quite popular in the Roman Catholic Mass Liturgies.
What are the release dates for The Erlking - 2003?
The Erlking - 2003 was released on: USA: January 2003 (Sundance Film Festival)
What are the release dates for The Erlking - 2009?
The Erlking - 2009 was released on: USA: 2 February 2009 (Midwest ScareFest)
What major or minor key is in the song erlking by schubert?
Erlking by Schubert (also spelled: Der Erlkönig) is in the key of G minor.
Pastime with good company written by Henry VIII?
Yes Henry VIII had composed this song which was a very famous song which is still sung today.
How did the slaves use their imagination in order to reverse the harsh reality of the owner slave relationship?
A powerful tradition of field-songs, which are still sung today.
Who composed the lyrics for shuberts erlking?
goethe
What actors and actresses appeared in The Erlking - 2009?
The cast of The Erlking - 2009 includes: Justin Bronson as Killer Jesse DiSandro as Boy Justin Scott Bronson as Killer
What is sung dynasty famous for?
The Sung Dynasty was known for its Art and its technology. It changed China today. The Sung Dynasty art what inspired the painters of todays Chinese paintings.
The performing forces in erlking consist of?
one soloist and piano
