Schubert, Franz, Art & Literature, 18th-19th Century German Literature - Literary Criticism, Music - History & Criticism, Secular Vocal, Lieder & Art-Songs, Vocal Music - Solo Voice
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Overview
Franz Schubert set 80 of Goethe's poems to music; the resulting lieder are masterpieces of the song literature. Whitton discusses the cultural background of the era, describing Goethe's interest in music and musicians, and Schubert's surprisingly wide knowledge of contemporary literature. Each of the songs is treated, with translation and discussion of the background of both text and music. HARDCOVER.Editorials
Booknews
An authority on the German form (art song evolved from folk song) links two eminent figures in German Romanticism who somehow never met. Whitton (emeritus, European studies, U. of Bradford) showcases Goethe poems known mainly through some 80 Schubert lieder. Indexed by name, Goethe's and Schubert's works. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 1, 1999
Publisher
Amadeus Press
Pages
298
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781574670509