Robert Schumann and the study of orchestral composition : the genesis of the First Symphony, op. 38 / Jon W. Finson.
| Author/creator | Finson, Jon W. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1989. |
| Description | x, 152 pages, 16 pages of plates : music ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Genesis of the First Symphony, op. 38 |
| Series | Studies in musical genesis and structure Studies in musical genesis and structure. ^A181095 |
| Contents | Schumann's preparations for symphonic composition -- The process of sketching and the structure of the spring symphony -- Scoring of the first version of op. 38 -- Publishing the spring symphony: the second version of op. 38 -- Promoting and refining op. 38: the production of the second edition. |
| Abstract | Robert Schumann sketched his First Symphony in only four days--a remarkable feat for an artist poorly versed in the genre. In this study, the author examines these sketches to show how the composer's experience with symphonic composition and his autodidactic course in orchestration assisted in the rapid fashioning of this symphony--a work deliberately calculated to establish his reputation as a major artist. The author also provides examples of the autograph score and subsequent editions of the Spring Symphony to reveal Schumann's empirical method of orchestration and his concern for the exigencies of performance. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-150) and index. |
| LCCN | 88038236 |
| ISBN | 0193132133 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S4 F58 1989 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |