 Musical settings of poems by Rainer Maria Rilke

Rainer Maria Rilke, the influential Austrian poet, has inspired many composers and musicians who have set his poems to music. These musical settings often capture the emotional depth and lyrical quality of Rilke's work. Here are some notable examples of musical settings of Rilke's poems: 1. **György Ligeti** - Ligeti's "Choral" draws on Rilke's poetry and incorporates it into his choral works.