German-language lyric poetry in the popular vein flourished in the very early nineteenth century, and Schubert was well poised to take advantage of its blossoming. read more
Lieder are songs, not altogether dissimilar in design and affect to modern show tunes and pop standards, and Schubert had a brilliant knack for quickly and confidently figuring out what musical mood and what sorts of musical lines would suit a given lyric. read more
Louis Moreau Gottschalk is primarily remembered for composing parlor songs in the style of spirituals. False The finale to Symphonie fantastique projects a satanic character. read more