The Life of Schubert - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780521595124

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by Christopher Howard Gibbs (Author)

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.

Number of Pages: 228

Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN

Publication Date: April 20, 2000

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