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Composers:
Poem by Shakespeare
By Schubert
Composer background:
Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and
early Romantic eras.
Despite his short lifetime, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, including more than
600 secular vocal works (mainly Lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred
music, operas, incidental music and a large body of piano and chamber music.
Form:
Lieder: German art songs
From the Romantic period (roughly the 19th century). Music of the Romantic period was highly
emotional and expressive with strong lyrical melodies and rich harmony. Music developed strong
connections with Romantic poetry and literature. Piano and vocal equal
A MAJOR
Techniques:
Moderato-moderately quick
Pp(Pianissimo)- very quiet
Symbols:
Common time: Open repeat
4/4, 4 quarter notes a
bar
Slur: Tie:
Singing in one breath, Note should be held
smooth, no break
playing together
Fermata:
Extend note beyond
normal duration
Title:
Love Walked In
Composers:
Words by Ira Gershwin
By George Gershwin
Composer background:
Worked with his brother, composed piano music as well as vocal
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