What is Hugo Wolf known for?
Hugo Wolf, in full Hugo Philipp Jakob Wolf, (born March 13, 1860, Windischgraz, Austria [now Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia]—died Feb. 22, 1903, Vienna), composer who brought the 19th-century German lied, or art song, to its highest point of development.
What do the German words lied and Lieder mean?
Lied (pronounced “leed”) is the German word for “song” (the plural is Lieder – pronounced “leader”). The word Lied is used in music to describe the songs that were written by German-speaking composers of classical music. Songs composed by classical composers are sometimes called “art songs”.
How long was Hugo Wolf married?
The love of his life was Melanie Köchert, married to Wolf’s benefactor, the Viennese court jeweller. The love was mutual and lasted roughly 20 years, though Melanie remained with her husband and children until, after Wolf’s death, she committed suicide.
What instrument did Hugo Wolf play?
22, 1903. His father, Philipp Wolf (1828-87), was a gifted musician from whom Hugo received piano and violin lessons at a very early age; he later played 2nd violin in the family orch.
Who wrote the music for Hugo?
Howard Shore
Jean-Michel Bernard
Hugo/Music composed by
What are the three forms of lieder?
Forms of lieder
- strophic – the same music for each verse.
- through-composed – different music for each verse.
What is the solo vocal song with piano accompaniment and text is written in German?
Romantic lieder
Romantic lieder are generally for a solo voice with piano accompaniment, which often required a virtuoso technique. The songs were primarily salon music: individual lieder lack the scope of contemporary opera arias, but are more intimate and emotionally refined.
Was Hugo Wolf a Catholic?
Wolf was not what anyone would call an orthodox Catholic, despite his pious upbringing, but he knew the weight of what others called sin: the sexual source (whatever it was) of his syphilitic infection and his longstanding love for the married Melanie Köchert.
Who were Hugo Wolf’s parents?
Katharina Wolf
Hugo Wolf/Parents