Lied

Lied, originating in 19th century Germany, is essentially the art of turning poetry into song, which is a rather clever way of making Shakespeare sound appealing at dinner parties. Characterised by expressive melodies and a pianistic accompaniment that often plays second fiddle to the drama in the vocals, it’s where classical musicians get to flex their emotional chops while looking profoundly serious. If you ever fancied a bit of theatre in your music but without all the tiresome stage props and dramatic gesturing, the Lied is right up your alley.