Goethe and Schubert : the unseen bond / Kenneth S. Whitton.
| Author/creator | Whitton, Kenneth S. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Portland, OR : Amadeus Press, 1999. |
| Description | 296 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, music, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The German Lied before Franz Schubert -- Goethe, music, and musicians -- Schubert, poetry, and poets -- Why did Schubert never meet Goethe? -- The Goethe Lieder of Franz Schubert. |
| Abstract | The story of Goethe and Schubert unfolds in an era that saw German art song evolve from folk song. The author explores Goethe's involvement with the music and musicians of his time, demonstrating that he had well-developed musical taste and sensibilities; for his part Schubert was surprisingly well read in the literature of his time and attuned to intellectual and cultural developments. The author details the efforts made by friends to acquaint Goethe with Schubert's Lieder, and Schubert with Goethe's poems and even--unsuccessfully--with Goethe himself. Ultimately 80 Lieder and Lied fragments resulted from their collaboration. The author discusses both text and music for each Schubert setting of a Goethe poem. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-279) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 98032274 |
| ISBN | 1574670506 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S3 W36 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |