* Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Schumann was another major composer of art song, and his lieder are characterized by their lyrical beauty and emotional depth. He composed over 200 lieder, including such famous works as "Dichterliebe", "Frauenliebe und -leben", and "Liederkreis".
* Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Brahms was a master of art song, and his lieder are some of the most sophisticated and complex pieces of music in the genre. He composed over 200 lieder, including such masterpieces as "Die Mainacht", "Wiegenlied", and "Von ewiger Liebe".
* Hugo Wolf (1860-1903): Wolf was a late Romantic composer who is particularly noted for his lieder. He composed over 300 lieder, including such famous works as "Mörike-Lieder", "Italienisches Liederbuch", and "Spanisches Liederbuch".
* Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Strauss was a prolific composer of art song, and his lieder are characterized by their dramatic intensity and orchestral scope. He composed over 150 lieder, including such masterpieces as "Cäcilie", "Morgen!", and "Zueignung".