Covering Brahms's 32 song opuses published during four decades of
song-writing, this book offers a way of understanding what Brahms
believed to be the right poetic basis for his immortal music.
Johannes Brahms's much-loved solo songs continue to be enjoyed in
recordings and on recital stages all over the world. This book
provides a wealth of information on the poets whose words he set,
many of whom are still unfamiliar.A substantial introduction
explores the multiple meanings song-poetry held for Brahms and
challenges the widely held opinion that he responded only to the
general mood of a poem. It is followed by alphabetically organised
essays on the forty-six poets whose verses he set. Each summarises
the settings, Brahms's links to the poet, interconnections between
the poets, and offers further context situating the poet within a
wider literary, cultural and political landscape. The poets are
revealed to be part of a deeply collegial cultural community of
which Brahms was an active part. Covering Brahms's 32 song opuses
published during four decades of song-writing, this book offers a
way of understanding what Brahms believed to be the right poetic
basis for his immortal music. It is designed to be an essential
reference tool for students and scholars of Johannes Brahms, as
well as performers and lovers of his songs.
General
| Imprint: |
The Boydell Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2020 |
| First published: |
2020 |
| Authors: |
Natasha Loges
(Royalty Account)
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| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
496 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78327-502-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
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| LSN: |
1-78327-502-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781783275021 |
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