The songs of Robert Schumann / Eric Sams ; foreword by Gerald Moore.

Author/creator Sams, Eric
Format Book
EditionRevised and enlarged 3rd edition.
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, 1993.
Descriptionxii, 295 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Foreword / by Gerald Moore to the first edition (1969) -- Preface to the first edition (1969) -- Preface to the second edition (1975) -- Preface to the third edition (1993) -- Schumann as a song writer -- Motifs -- The songs. Prelude ; Leipzig 1840-41 ; Dresden 1847-50 ; Düsseldorf 1851-52 ; Postlude -- Appendix I: The early songs -- Appendix II: Schumann's health -- Appendix III: The sources.
Abstract For each of Robert Schumann's 246 songs for voice and piano, the author gives the date, a prose translation, and notes on its particularly interesting features. He provides biographical details for each period of the Schumann's lives, from their first meeting to Robert's death, and identifies more than 70 musical expressions in Schumann's music that convey verbal concepts, including several themes that express musical homage to Clara. For students, teachers, and performers, the author provides a unique picture of Robert Schumann and great insight into his music.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 281-284) and indexes.
LCCN 93003751
ISBN0253350654
ISBN0253208092 (pbk.)

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Music Music Stacks ML410.S4 S24 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold
Music Music Stacks ML410.S4 S24 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold