German Lieder in the nineteenth century

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The repertory of nineteenth-century German lied encapsulates profound expressiveness in brief musical moments. This collection of essays by leading scholars examines key works from major lied composers, alongside the styles, forms, and poetry that define this genre. The book opens with Harry Seelig's exploration of the literary backdrop, emphasizing Goethe's pivotal role in shaping German Romantic poetry and its influence on both poets and composers. Subsequent chapters delve into individual composers: Susan Youens analyzes Schubert's songs, focusing on text-setting and style; Rufus Hallmark discusses Schumann, including his lesser-known late works and multi-voice pieces; Virginia Hancock advocates for the equal consideration of Brahms's folk-inspired settings alongside his Kunstlieder; Lawrence Kramer evaluates Wolf's unique approach to the lied in the context of emerging psychiatry; Barbara A. Petersen surveys the diverse aesthetics in Richard Strauss's lieder; and Christopher Lewis examines how Mahler's songs reflect the Romantic dilemma. Additionally, Jurgen Thym highlights five lesser-known composers, while John Daverio discusses the song cycle's reflection of Romantic imagery. Robert Spillman addresses the practical aspects of singer-audience communication in German. The essays are enriched with music and text examples, extensive notes, and bibliographies.