On the Musical Structure and Artistic Treatment of Schubert's Art Song "Der Erlkönig"

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Art song is a vocal genre of chamber music in European countries, and it is also a general term for popular music songs in the Middle Ages. Among various art songs, the most distinctive feature is that most of their lyrics are derived from folk poetry. The music forms and tunes possess strong expressive power, focusing on showcasing the characters' traits and inner thoughts. Piano accompaniment plays a decisive role in the performance of art songs, often forming a musical texture with the singer. Through their interaction, the poet and composer are integrated, revealing the inner world to the audience, who can clearly comprehend the artistic elegance within.

During his music study career, the author gained insights into the artistic image depicted by Schubert through long-term appreciation of his works, thereby developing a profound affection for art songs. Art songs require high artistic appreciation and aesthetic ability from both professionals and enthusiasts. Whether singing or recreating artistic songs, one must be able to clearly perceive the emotional charm and artistic appeal. Through personal advancement, the scientific guidance of a tutor, and the accumulation of artistic song works, the author has found the direction and focus of future research: the analysis of the relationship between sound and emotion. This study offers valuable insights into vocal performance, compositional analysis, and cultural interpretation of Schubert’s Der Erlkönig, providing a reference for future performance practices and interdisciplinary research in vocal music and Romantic-era art songs.