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The Life of Schubert
Christopher H. Gibbs
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Description for The Life of Schubert
Paperback. This searching biography takes a fresh look at this elusive and misunderstood genius. Series: Musical Lives. Num Pages: 228 pages, 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 304. Series: Musical Lives. 228 pages, 20 b/w illus. This searching biography takes a fresh look at this elusive and misunderstood genius. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 15. Weight: 312.
Franz Schubert's tragically short life was spent in one of Europe's most richly musical cities: a Vienna that worshipped Beethoven, adored Rossini, and thrilled to Paganini. Schubert, with the help of supportive friends who were themselves immersed in the arts, won fame for himself through songs and dances while aspiring to succeed with larger operas and symphonies. Christopher Gibbs considers how and what Schubert composed, taking a fresh look at this misunderstood figure, particularly the unfolding of his professional career, his relationship to Beethoven, the growth of his reputation and public image and the darker side of drinking, depression and ... Read more
Franz Schubert's tragically short life was spent in one of Europe's most richly musical cities: a Vienna that worshipped Beethoven, adored Rossini, and thrilled to Paganini. Schubert, with the help of supportive friends who were themselves immersed in the arts, won fame for himself through songs and dances while aspiring to succeed with larger operas and symphonies. Christopher Gibbs considers how and what Schubert composed, taking a fresh look at this misunderstood figure, particularly the unfolding of his professional career, his relationship to Beethoven, the growth of his reputation and public image and the darker side of drinking, depression and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Series
Musical Lives
Condition
New
Weight
299g
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521595124
SKU
V9780521595124
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Ref
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Reviews for The Life of Schubert
' … 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 ... Read more