Schubert (with CD-ROM)

Author: Geng Jie
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Features: Schubert (Austrian, Schubert Franz Peter, 1797-1828), known as the "King of Art Songs," along with his songs (over 600) and piano works, embodies the Romantic musical style and is one of the pioneers of Romantic music. However, his symphonies and chamber music reflect the Classical music style, inheriting the traditions of Classical music. Therefore, Schubert's musical style possesses a dual nature, blending both Classical and Romantic elements, making him a figure who bridges two musical eras. Schubert consciously elevated harmonic and instrumental accompaniment—pure musical elements—to the same level of importance as poetry and melody. His melodies are highly complete entities, reflecting pure musical imagery through the imagery of poetry, unbound by conventions, and rich in originality. While it is not uncommon to see music and poetry fused in Classical songs, most Romantic songs faithfully translate the content and atmosphere of poetry into music. Schubert's instrumental works strive for classical clarity, successfully mastering the organizational structure of symphonies. However, the movements lack tight connections, and there is no unified guiding theme.