The Schubert song companion / by John Reed ; with prose translations by Norma Deane and Celia Larner and a foreword by Dame Janet Baker.

Author/creator Reed, John
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Universe Books, ©1985.
Descriptionxii, 510 pages : music ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The songs -- The authors -- Appendixes. How many Schubert songs? -- Schubert's tonalities -- Thematic and stylistic links between the songs and the instrumental works -- The solo songs: the creative patterns -- Schubert's poetic progress: the cyclical method of composition -- Publication of the songs -- Schubert's tempo indications and expression marks.
Abstract This companion offers a survey of every song, detailing all the alternative versions and the abandoned torsos. English translations of all the texts are provided, together with discussions of the musical structures and guides to interpretation. Appendices explore the authors of Schubert's texts and tease out the thematic threads that run through his output and bind it into a creative unity.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references on page xii.
LCCN 84009665 84009655
ISBN0876634773

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Reference ML410.S3 R265 1985 ✔ Available
Music Music Stacks ML410.S3 R265 1985 ✔ Available Place Hold