Schubert - Hardcover

John Reed

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028648145 ISBN 13: 9780028648149

Publisher: Schirmer Books, 1997

Synopsis

When this much acclaimed biography was published ten years ago, Eric Sams welcomed it as 'a model of critical biography ...an essential vade mecum for all Schubertians'. In the intervening years, however, Schubert's public image has changed considerably. He has, since the 1860s, been the favourite composer of the man in the street, but the view from the academic lecture room has not always been equally attractive. Now the doctoral theses flow from the university presses, and 1997, when Schubert's bicentenary is celebrated, is likely to see many more. Modern scholarship in the meantime has destroyed many of the familiar hagiographic images of Schubert the man, the impoverished Bohemian, the eternal youth, the reluctant lover, the genius in the garret, and has even dared to bring Schubert's sexuality within the compass of critical discussion. This has made it necessary to revise thoroughly the main text of the book as well as the four detailed appendices which serve as a useful reference section to the book. Its aim remains the same: to provide a readable, authoritative, and reliable guide to Schubert's life and works for the student, the musician, and the general reader.

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Review

From reviews of the first edition: "a model of critical biography ... an essential vade mecum for all Schubertians'"--TLS "a book which should open many ears and minds to Schubert's true musical stature"--The Musical Times "admirable"--Andrew Porter, The Observer From reviews of the first edition: "a model of critical biography ... an essential vade mecum for all Schubertians'"--TLS "a book which should open many ears and minds to Schubert's true musical stature"--The Musical Times "admirable"--Andrew Porter, The Observer From reviews of the first edition: "a model of critical biography ... an essential vade mecum for all Schubertians'"--TLS "a book which should open many ears and minds to Schubert's true musical stature"--The Musical Times "admirable"--Andrew Porter, The Observer From reviews of the first edition: "a model of critical biography ... an essential vade mecum for all Schubertians'"--TLS "a book which should open many ears and minds to Schubert's true musical stature"--The Musical Times "admirable"--Andrew Porter, The Observer

Synopsis

This second edition of a biography of the first great Romantic composer is updated to reflect current knowledge and thought about his life and works, and discusses the controversy over the composer's sexual orientation and how it might be reflected in his music. Includes music examples, a chronology, and a list of works. Annotation c. by Book News,

Edition details

• Publisher: Schirmer Books
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028648145
• ISBN 13: 9780028648149
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 270