The Life of Schubert (Musical Lives) (Volume 0)

Gibbs, Christopher H.

ISBN 10: 0521595126 / ISBN 13: 9780521595124

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.14KZE

Synopsis:

This searching biography takes a fresh look at this elusive and misunderstood genius.

Review: ' ... a well-researched, warmly written, and refreshing new look at the Austrian composer.' The Library Journal

' ... timely and valuable ... Mr Gibbs, with his solid grounding and balanced view, packs a great deal into a small space ...'. New York Times

' ... timely and valuable ... Gibbs, with his solid grounding and balanced view, packs a great deal into a small space and supplies a corrective still sorely needed, or, as he suggests, needed now more than ever, as seductive new theories mingle freely with comfortable old myths.' International Herald Tribune

'A clear-sighted, brisk survey of the life.' Hilary Finch, BBC Music Magazine

'The latest book in Cambridge's excellent series of short, non-specialist Musical Lives.' Guy Dammann, The Times Literary Supplement

'The book in general is concise, scholarly and clearly written ... and I learnt a lot from it about Schubert and about Viennese musical life in the 1820s that was new to me.' Opera

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life of Schubert (Musical Lives) (Volume...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good