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

Description: Schubert's Winter Journey by Dr Ian Bostridge In Schuberts Winter Journey, Ian Bostridge brings to life Franz Schuberts song cycle Winterreise, one of the most powerful compositions in classical music. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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 Notes Ian Bostridge focusses on the context, resonance and personal significance of one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in Western culture. 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. Promotional In Schuberts Winter Journey, Ian Bostridge brings to life Franz Schuberts song cycle Winterreise, one of the most powerful compositions in classical music. Long Description In Schuberts Winter Journey , Ian Bostridge brings to life Franz Schuberts song cycle Winterreise , one of the most powerful compositions in classical music. 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 Review Text The songs are discussed in a series of insightful and gracefully written chapters, each drawing on a vast range of learning in cultural and social history, musicology and psychoanalysis. Promotional "Headline" In Schuberts Winter Journey, Ian Bostridge brings to life Franz Schuberts song cycle Winterreise, one of the most powerful compositions in classical music. Details ISBN0571282814 Year 2015 ISBN-10 0571282814 ISBN-13 9780571282814 Media Book Publication Date 2015-11-05 Publisher Faber & Faber Subtitle Anatomy of an Obsession Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Faber & Faber Edition Main DEWEY 782.47168 Pages 528 Format Paperback Short Title Schuberts Winter Journey Language English AU Release Date 2015-11-05 UK Release Date 2015-11-05 Author Dr Ian Bostridge Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-12-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95894495;

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