lieder style
German composer
Definition
The influence of Schubert's vast song output on his piano writing — vocal melody, text-driven phrasing, and the independence of an accompaniment that participates emotionally.
Interpretive Guidance
Even in purely instrumental music, Schubert thinks like a song composer. The right hand sings; the left hand is an active accompanist, not a bass line. Phrasing follows the arc of a sung text even without words.