Heinrich Schütz : a short account of his life and works

Heinrich Schütz : a short account of his life and works / Hans Joachim Moser ; translated and edited by Derek McCulloch.

Author/creator	Moser, Hans Joachim, 1889-1967
Other author/creator	McCulloch, Derek, 1938- translator, editor.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	London : Faber and Faber, 1967.
Description	121 pages : frontispiece (portrait), illustrations (music), map, tables ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Schütz, Heinrich, 1585-1672. Composers--Germany --17th century --Biography.

Uniform title	Kleines Heinrich-Schütz-Buch. English
Contents	Cultural background -- Early years and Opus Primum -- Involuntary move to Dresden and early German works -- A new style in Italy, war in Germany, exile in Denmark -- Final years of service -- Creative retirement -- Coda -- Appendices: A. Schutz's area of work in Central Europe -- B. Schutz's works in relation to their background -- C. Index of technical terms -- D. Index of composers mentioned in text -- E. Discography and practical editions.
Abstract	Introduction to the full range of Schutz's works: the Christmas oratorio, the famous passions, and the many other works not belonging to any specific collection. These are discussed chronologically and related to their historical background. The text includes music examples, and an appendix offers biographical sketches of many of the composer's contemporaries as well as an extensive discography.
Bibliography note	Discography: pages 111-116.
LCCN	67099140