The Life Of Schubert

by Christopher H. Gibbs

2020-12-29 10:01:55

Franz Schubert''s tragically short life was lived in one of Europe''s most richly musical cities: a Vienna that worshipped Beethoven and where Rossini and Paganini drew crowds. Christopher Gibbs considers how and what Schubert composed, taking a fres... Read more
Franz Schubert''s tragically short life was lived in one of Europe''s most richly musical cities: a Vienna that worshipped Beethoven and where Rossini and Paganini drew crowds. Christopher Gibbs considers how and what Schubert composed, taking a fresh look at this misunderstood composer, particularly the unfolding of his professional career, his relationship to Beethoven, the growth of his reputation and public image and his darker side of drinking, depression and sexual ambiguity. This searching and sympathetic biography questions the customary sentimental clichés and the recent revisionist views concerning this elusive genius. Less

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File size8.31 X 5.51 X 0.71 in
Print pages228
PublisherCambridge University Press
Publication date April 20, 2000
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780521595124

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