Title: Exploring the Dramatic Elements in Mozart's Art Songs——Case Study of Das Veilchen and Other Works
Abstract:In the period of late 18th century and the early years of the 19th century,art song or known as lied,a kind of vocal music genre,is a term for the lyric songs which prevailed in Europe.The art songs,w...In the period of late 18th century and the early years of the 19th century,art song or known as lied,a kind of vocal music genre,is a term for the lyric songs which prevailed in Europe.The art songs,which often took famous poems as their lyrics,focus on revealing the inner most of the characters,and thus makes lyricism as its most obvious and main characteristics.While in the works of Mozart,the most outstanding classical music composer,another characteristic is reflected besides lyricism,known as drama,which is expressed in its plot and conflicts.The study takes the typical operas of Mozart's Das Veilchen and Don Giovanni to explore the dramatic elements in Mozart's art songs,in hopes of offering help to promote singer's ability in a vocal performance.Read More
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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