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Were Heine's poems often set to Lieder (art songs)?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only in his early career

  • Only in his later career

Answer

Indeed, many of Heinrich Heine's poems were set to music in the form of Lieder (art songs), particularly by renowned composers such as Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. This fusion of Heine's lyrical verses with musical compositions elevated his poetry, transcending the literary realm and captivating audiences through the union of verse and melody.
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