Schubert's Poets and the Making of Lieder
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The author, a professor of musicology at Notre Dame University, examines the lives, times, and oeuvre of four poets whose verses were set by Schubert: Theodor Koener, Ernst Schulze, Johann Mayhofer and Gabriele von Bamberg. The book, while somewhat esoteric for the general reader, offers valuable insights into the poets' styles and the events that shaped their lives and their work. If you have a strong interest in Schubert and his time, you will find this a very useful volume indeed.
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'Susan Youens is a gifted author who cannot write a dull word ... Her sympathy with these various poets and their touching foibles, madnesses, and heroic romanticism is absolutely unforced ... This brilliant book should become the travelling companion not only of singers, but also of all those who have a passion for a fascinating period.' Robert Tear, The Oldie
'Youens's book contains useful studies of four poets whom Schubert chose to set. They lend depth to our understanding of the literary culture in which Schubert lived, bringing back to life poets who would otherwise remain faceless.' Ian Bostridge, The Times Literary Supplement
'It is a measure of success of this important new study that the songs which are the object of such close scrutiny will never sound quite the same to the reader-listener. We shall hear them, both words and music, with greater understanding, growing admiration and continuing affection.' Paul Reid, The Schubertian
Schubert's Poets and the Making of Lieder
Schubert's Poets and the Making of Lieder,Susan Youens,Cambridge University Press,052177862X,Composers & Musicians - Country & Folk,Genres & Styles - Classical,History & Criticism - By Composer,History & Criticism - General,Instruction & Study - Composition,Music,Music Of The 19th Century,Composers & musicians,Music / General,Schubert - Franz - 1797-1828,Vocal music
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