I'm putting together aprogramme of schubert lieder and was wondering which are the most popular. My favourites are probably Nacht und Traume for the wonderful sustained vocal line and auf dem Wasser zu singen because of the fantastic piano part that just ripples like a shimmering lake.

Anyway I'm always up for learning more material so suggestions please.

Sara

how about der doppelganger....

i'm sorry that i've missed out the umlaut..

Der Musensohn (Goethe)

Does it have to be Schubert?? Im a fan of Strauss and schumann myself, I just stumbled apon Die Nacht......love it! and Du ring an meinem finger................ the list goes on!

Die Forelle, I think! The tune sounds just like water flowing along!

Oh, and Der Erlkönig, I used to be really afraid of that song - it's so spooky (and the text is too, obviously).

i did a report on shubert for music class. i rented a CD of his best works from the library- they were amazing! since then i really appreciate his stuff

i love die fleadurmaus- i sang a aria from it for a young classical vocalist concert- adele's laughing song- now i love that opera- but i think that is strauss

Oh yes - I think this has to be my favourite too.

Sorry to be picky, but do you mean "Die Fledermaus"?

yeah that's what I meant- sorry im a really bad speller

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've been away on holiday so I couldn't reply sooner .

Well I've looked at the music for der Musensohn as that had the most votes!! and I love it. The music sort of canters along I feel. Der Doppelgaenger is very slow and quite scarey. I'll learn them both because they make a good contrast for a programme.

Any more Schubert fans?

Sara