Choose two of the following combinations and compare their c…

Choose two of the following combinations and compare their compositions of the Romantic Lied. Compare the writing for the voice and the piano, the treatment of texts, and choice of poets. (allow 15 minutes for this section)  Schubert and Schumann Schumann and Brahms Wolf and Mahler  Mahler and Strauss

Choosing from a variety of styles and periods, please name 2…

Choosing from a variety of styles and periods, please name 2 song cycles for high female voice, 2 song cycles for low female voice, 2 song cycles for high male voice, and 2 song cycles for low male voice.  Please do not list duplications. Provide the name of the poet, the number of songs, and a brief description of what each cycle is about.  For each cycle, discuss the musical style of composition, the treatment of the piano and the voice, and name at least two songs from each cycle.     (allow 20 minutes for this section)