9 Cross-Genre Arrangements of Franz Schubert - Ständchen (Schwanengesang, D.957)
"Ständchen" (Serenade) is one of Franz Schubert's most iconic lieder, composed in 1828 as part of his posthumously published song cycle Schwanengesang. It evokes nocturnal longing, with lyrical piano accompaniment mimicking a guitar. The flute arrangement by Theobald Boehm adapts the vocal line for instrumental performance.
"Ständchen" is the fourth song in Schubert's posthumously published collection "Schwanengesang" (Swan Song). Though originally written for voice and piano, this tender serenade gained wider fame through transcriptions like Liszt's piano arrangement. The melody embodies the Romantic era's lyrical intensity, with its wistful harmonies reflecting Schubert's mastery of Lied composition.
"Ständchen" is a hauntingly beautiful lied from Schubert's final song cycle, Schwanengesang. Liszt's transcription preserves its lyrical essence while adding virtuosic piano textures, bridging Romantic song and instrumental repertoire.
Composed shortly before Schubert's death, this hauntingly beautiful lied from Schwanengesang (Swan Song) exemplifies Romantic-era lyrical expression, originally set to a poem by Ludwig Rellstab.
"Ständchen" (Serenade) is part of Schubert's final song cycle, Schwanengesang. Composed in 1828, it is a hauntingly beautiful lied, originally for voice and piano. Liszt's solo piano transcription helped popularize the piece, blending Romantic lyricism with virtuosic elements.
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