In this highly anticipated book, Eric Sams examines each of
Johannes Brahms's 213 songs, translates the texts into English, and
provides original commentary on points of musicology and literary
detail. Sams here reveals for the first time the full extent of the
poetry, fantasy, and humor of the composer's work. After an
introduction to Brahms as a songwriter and to his use of motifs,
the book offers a complete song-by-song analysis and will serve as
an invaluable companion for students, performers, and listeners
alike. Sams demonstrates how Brahms built a verbal expressiveness
from his unsurpassed devotion to musicianship and musicology. Songs
were among Brahms's first and last works, and much of his music is
associated with words, whether overt texts or covert allusions.
Essential to the composer's method of songwriting was a harmony
between musical form and poetic text. Sams underscores the use of
motifs at the core of Brahms's song-music. He argues that it is not
so much with words that Brahms sings to us, but with the very music
itself. Brahms became the innovator of an all-pervasive new
language in which musical form became a medium for poetic dialogue.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2015 |
Authors: |
Eric Sams
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Dimensions: |
156 x 233 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-22130-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
Books >
Music >
General
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LSN: |
0-300-22130-4 |
Barcode: |
9780300221305 |
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