Schubert's songs : a biographical study / by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau ; translated from the German by Kenneth S. Whitton.

Author/creator Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich
Format Book
Edition1st Limelight edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Limelight Editions, 1984, ©1976.
Description333 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Schubert, Franz, 1797-1828. Songs.
Composers--Austria. --Biography.

Uniform titleAuf den Spuren der Schubert-Lieder. English
Contents The composer -- Beginnings -- Goethe, or new paths -- Lieder of 1816-1817 -- Michael Vogl, Schubert's first interpreter -- Lieder of 1818-1820 -- After the separation from Therese -- The background to his illness -- Die schöne Müllerin, 1823 -- Lieder of 1823-1825 -- Journey to Upper Austria, 1825 -- Prelude to Die Winterreise, 1826-1827 -- Die Winterreise, 1828 -- Schwanengesang and premature death -- Post mortem -- Some interpreters -- Final thoughts.
Abstract The foremost singer-interpreter of Schubert's lieder analyzes the songs within the context of the composer's life and environment.
General noteReprint. Originally published: New York : Knopf, c1976.
General noteTranslation of Auf den Spuren der Schubert-Lieder.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 319-320) and indexes.
LCCN 84000790
ISBN0879100052 (pbk. : cover) :
ISBN0879100060 (pbk.) :

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