The Book of Lieder (Hardcover, Main)

This unique volume contains, in parallel translation, a thousand of the most frequently performed Lieder, both piano-accompanied and orchestral. Composers are arranged alphabetically, with their songs appearing under poet in chronological order of composition - thus allowing the reader to engage in depth with a particular poet and at the same time to follow the composer's development. Richard Stokes, whose work in this field is already widely acclaimed, provides illuminating short essays on each composer's approach to Lieder composition, as well notes on all the poets who inspired the songs. The volume is notable for the accuracy and elegance of its translations, and for its fidelity to the German verse: every care has been taken to print the words of the sung text, while adhering to the versification and punctuation of the original poem. Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann, Goethe, Heine and Morike are among the highlights of a book which, together with an illuminating foreword by Ian Bostridge, will be indispensable for every music lover.

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2005
Authors:	Ian Bostridge (Author) • Richard Stokes
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 45mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	713
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-22439-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti
LSN:	0-571-22439-3
Barcode:	9780571224395

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