Schubert / John Reed.
| Author/creator | Reed, John |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books ; London : Prentice Hall International, 1997. |
| Description | xvi, 270 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, music ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The master musicians Master musicians series. ^A260201 |
| Contents | Early life -- The schoolhouse years (1813-16) -- The origins of Lied -- Instrumental, liturgical, and dramatic works (1813-16) -- New perspectives (1817-March 1821) -- The opera years (1821-3) -- Poetry and disillusion (1824) -- Grand symphony (1825-6) -- The winter journey (1827) -- The final phase (1828) -- Appendices. A. Calendar ; B. Classified list of works ; C. Personalia ; D. Select bibliography. |
| Abstract | The relationship between Schubert's apparently uneventful life and his towering achievement has long been something of a mystery, and the picture has grown more complicated in recent years. Modern scholarship has questioned and rejected many of the familiar images of Schubert--the impoverished Bohemian, the eternal youth, the reluctant lover, the genius in the garret; controversy has arisen over the composer's sexual orientation and how it might be reflected in his music. First published in 1987, this highly praised account has been revised and updated to reflect current knowledge and thought about Schubert's life and works. As before, biography and music are treated together in a continuous narrative, in the context of the musical life of early nineteenth-century Vienna, with the aim of providing an accessible and authoritative guide to Schubert's life and works for the student, the musician, and the general reader. |
| Local note | Little-310751--305131013668. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0028648145 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S3 R26 1997B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |