Schubert (The Master Musicians Series)

Reed, John

ISBN 10: 0198166303 / ISBN 13: 9780198166306

Published by Oxford University Press, 1997

About this Item

FINE First published edition by the OUP (First edition published by Dent, 1987), 1-10 issue line complete. The text being thoroughly revised to take account of the most recent research. Hardback in dark brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. Quality printing as you would expect, clean and bright throughout, no inscription. B&W photo illustrations and many musical notations within the text. Calendar, Classified List of Works, Personalia, Select Bibliography and Index. John Reed is the author of many books and articles on Schubert. A handsome volume. Competitively priced.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Schubert (The Master Musicians Series)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198166303
• ISBN 13: 9780198166306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: B&W photo illustrations and many examplar musical notations within text.
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New

About this title

Synopsis

When this much acclaimed biography was published ten years ago, Eric Sams welcomed it as `a model of critical biography ... an essential vade mecum for all Schubertians'. In the intervening years, however, Schubert's public image has changed considerably. He has, since the 1860s, been the favourite composer of the man in the street, but the view from the academic lecture room has not always been equally attractive. Now the Ph.D. theses flow from the university presses, and 1997, when Schubert's bicentenary is celebrated is likely to see many more. Modern scholarship in the meantime has destroyed many of the familiar hagiographic images of Schubert the man, the impoverished Bohemian, the eternal youth, the reluctant lover, the genius in the garret, and has even dared to bring Schubert's sexuality within the compass of critical discussion. This has made it necessary to revise thoroughly the main text of the book as well as the four detailed appendices which serve as a useful reference section to the book. Its aim remains the same: to provide a readable, authoritative, and reliable guide to Schubert's life and works for the student, the musician, and the general reader.

About the Author

Formerly a music critic for the Manchester Guardian, John Reed is the author of several books on Schubert.