Hugo Wolf

Hugo Wolf was an Austrian composer known for his art songs, called Lieder, which are musical settings of poetry. He excelled at capturing the mood and emotion of texts through melody and harmony, creating deeply expressive and intricate music that highlights the connection between words and music. Wolf's style is characterized by its richness, sophistication, and psychological depth, making his compositions highly revered in classical music. Despite a relatively short life, his work significantly influenced the development of Romantic German music and the art song repertoire.