Die Schöne Müllerin

In 10th grade English, we are currently doing a unit on the Aesthetic movements from 1750 until present day. In our most recent unit we are studying the classical and romantic periods. We listened to Die schöne Müllerin (Op. 25, D 795) by Franz Schubert. For our assignment in class we had to identify specific sections of the Opera that related to the Aesthetic movement we were studying in class. I found this piece super interesting, and due to the current theme of our concert decided to share it with you guys. The songs in the cycle describe a young journeyman who falls desperately in love with a miller's daughter, and then tragically sinks into despair as his love is stolen away by a hunter. Although we didn't listen to the entire work in class, I listened to it outside of class, and found it very lovely. I suggest everyone listen to this piece, even if it is just to enjoy it and not dissect it for its classical and romantic qualities.