Opera Vocal Music of Franz Peter Schubert

Flashcards covering key concepts about Franz Peter Schubert and his opera music, particularly focusing on the composition of Erlkonig.

What is the basic quality of the Romantic Period in music?

Emotional subjectivity.

What themes do Romantic composers explore in their music?

Feelings of grandiosity, intimacy, unpredictability, sadness, rapture, and longing.

What are common subjects of Romantic vocal forms like operas?

Fantasy, supernatural, romance, and nature as a mirror of the human heart.

Who was Franz Peter Schubert's primary music educator?

His father, Franz Theodor, and later his brother Ignaz.

What is one of Schubert's most notable symphonies?

Symphony No. 9 in C Major (The Great; 1828).

What is a famous composition by Schubert that is known for its emotional depth?

Erlkonig.

In what year did Schubert compose Erlkonig?

1815.

Which poem inspired Schubert's Erlkonig?

A poem of the same name by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

What is the primary sentiment evoked in Erlkonig?

Tension and drama.

What age was Schubert when he composed Erlkonig?

18 years old.

What is the story central to Erlkonig about?

A boy rides home in his father's arms, frightened by the Erl-King, while his father does not believe him.

What happens at the end of the story told in Erlkonig?

The boy is seized by the Erl-King and is found dead by his father.

What form does the composition Erlkonig take?

It is written for two performers: a singer and a pianist.

How long is the composition Erlkonig?

It packs a remarkable amount of tension and drama into a mere four minutes.