On The Artistic Ideas Of Lied By Wolf

Hugo Wolf, a major German composer at the turn of the nineteenth century into the twentieth century, stands as the trail blazer for modern Lied, with his nearly 300 works inheriting the quintessence of Romanticism while initiating a trend of Realism.The eternal charm of Wolf can be traced to his perfect integration of Romanticism and Realism, of poem and music. The power of piano and harmony, the resonance of instruments and human voice, endow his Lied with the dramatic appeal of opera, which contributes to a more vivid portrayal of characters, expression of sentiment and poetic elements.Bold innovation reinforced his position in the history of Lied. Reform of the traditional lyrics, introduction of "objective sentiment" and semitones, invite a perfect blending of music and poetry in his works.Wolf, a leading composer in the realm of lied known for his delicate and innovative works rich in subject matter, has made enormous contribution to the music art of human beings.