Schumann / Eric Frederick Jensen.
| Author/creator |
Jensen, Eric Frederick, 1951- |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xix, 361 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, music ; 24 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | The master musicians Master musicians series. ^A260201 |
| Contents | Childhood and youth -- University years -- Schumann and literature -- Commitment to music -- Schumann's compositions prior to 1834 -- The League of David -- Courtship and marriage -- The piano compositions, 1834-39 -- Married life in Leipzig -- The compositions, 1840-44 -- The years in Dresden -- Schumann's dramatic works -- The years in Düsseldorf -- The compositions, 1845-54 -- Endenich -- Epilogue: "The poet speaks" : Schumann and childhood -- Appendices: A. Calendar ; B. List of works ; C. Personalia ; D. Select bibliography. |
| Abstract | Drawing on original research and newly published letters and journals from the time, author Eric Frederick Jensen presents a balanced portrait of the composer with both scholarly authority and engaging clarity. Biographical chapters alternate with discussion of Schumann's piano, chamber, choral, symphonic, and operatic works, demonstrating how the circumstances of his life helped shape the music he wrote. Chronicling the romance of Robert and Clara, Jensen offers a nuanced look at the evolution of their relationship, one that changed dramatically after marriage. He also follows Schumann's creative musical criticism, which championed the burgeoning careers of Chopin, Liszt, and Brahms and challenged the musical tastes of Europe. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 350-354) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012005639 |
| ISBN | 9780199737352 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0199737355 (pbk.) |
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| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S4 J45 2012 | Item has been checked out - Due: 05/03/2024 | Want This? |