The Life of Schubert Hardback
by Christopher H. (State University of New York, Buffalo) Gibbs
Part of the Musical Lives series
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Franz Schubert's tragically short life was spent in one of Europe's most richly musical cities: a Vienna that worshipped Beethoven, adored Rossini, and thrilled to Paganini.
Schubert, with the help of supportive friends who were themselves immersed in the arts, won fame for himself through songs and dances while aspiring to succeed with larger operas and symphonies.
Christopher Gibbs considers how and what Schubert composed, taking a fresh look at this misunderstood figure, particularly the unfolding of his professional career, his relationship to Beethoven, the growth of his reputation and public image and the darker side of drinking, depression and sexual ambiguity.
This searching and sympathetic biography questions the customary sentimental cliches and the recent revisionist views concerning this elusive genius.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:226 pages, 20 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:20/04/2000
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- ISBN:9780521594264
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:226 pages, 20 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:20/04/2000
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- ISBN:9780521594264
