Erlkönig

This song deals with the death of a child by the supernatural 'Erlkönig' ('Elf king'). Sung from the perspective of the child, his father, and the Erlkönig, the song moves through a wide range of emotional states, and is largely through-composed as it displays the developing drama.

Composer: Franz Schubert
Performer: Benjamin Appl (Baritone)
Performer: Julius Drake (Piano)
Recording date: 30 June 2015