Schubert's Winter Journey: Anatomy of an Obsession by Dr Ian Bostridge (English)

Description: Schubert's Winter Journey by Dr Ian Bostridge Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In Schuberts Winter Journey, Ian Bostridge brings to life Franz Schuberts song cycle Winterreise, one of the most powerful compositions in classical music. Publisher Description Franz Schuberts Winterreise is at the same time one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in Western culture. In his new book, Schuberts Winter Journey: Anatomy of an Obsession, Ian Bostridge - one of the works finest interpreters - focuses on the context, resonance and personal significance of a work which is possibly the greatest landmark in the history of Lieder. Drawing equally on his vast experience of performing this work (he has performed it more than a hundred times), on his musical knowledge and on his training as a scholar, Bostridge unpicks the enigmas and subtle meaning of each of the twenty-four songs to explore for us the world Schubert inhabited, bringing the work and its world alive for connoisseurs and new listeners alike. Originally intended to be sung to an intimate gathering, performances of Winterreise now pack the greatest concert halls around the world.Though not strictly a biography of Schubert, Schuberts Winter Journey succeeds in offering an unparalleled insight into the mind and work of the great composer.Usually great singers cannot explain what they do. Ian Bostridge can. Whether or not you know Schuberts Winter Journey, the book is gripping because it explains, in probing, simple words, how a doomed love is transformed into art. - Richard Sennett Author Biography Ian Bostridge is recognised as one of the greatest Lieder interpreters today. He has made numerous award-winning recordings of opera and song, and gives recitals regularly throughout Europe, North America and the Far East. He was the original Caliban in Thomas Adess The Tempest, and played Aschenbach in the landmark 2007 production of Brittens Death in Venice at ENO. His celebrated books include A Singers Notebook and Schuberts Winter Journey. He will be Humanitas Professor of Classical Music at the University of Oxford in 2014-15. Details ISBN 0571282814 ISBN-13 9780571282814 Title Schubert's Winter Journey Author Dr Ian Bostridge Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 528 Edition Main Publisher Faber & Faber GE_Item_ID:95894495; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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