Title Brahms and his poets : a handbook / Natasha Loges

Published Woodbridge : The Boydell Press, 2017 ©2017

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 480 pages) : illustrations, maps, music Contents Frontcover -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Foreword by Graham Johnson -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Index of Solo Song Opuses published in Brahms's Lifetime -- Table of Poets' Lifespans -- Map 1: The German Empire 1864-1871 -- Map 2: Poets' Main Areas of Activity -- Guide to Poet Entries -- Brahms's Poets: From Willibald Alexis to Josef Wenzig -- Select Bibliography -- Index of Brahms's Musical Works -- General Index Summary Covering Brahms's 32 song opuses published during four decades of song-writing, this book offers a way of understanding what Brahms believed to be the right poetic basis for his immortal music "Johannes Brahms's much-loved solo songs continue to be enjoyed in recordings and on recital stages all over the world. This book provides a wealth of information on the poets whose words he set, many of whom are still unfamiliar. A substantial introduction explores the multiple meanings song-poetry held for Brahms and challenges the widely held opinion that he responded only to the general mood of a poem. It is followed by alphabetically organised essays on the forty-six poets whose verses he set. Each summarises the settings, Brahms's links to the poet, interconnections between the poets, and offers further context situating the poet within a wider literary, cultural and political landscape. The poets are revealed to be part of a deeply collegial cultural community of which Brahms was an active part. Covering Brahms's 32 song opuses published during four decades of song-writing, this book offers a way of understanding what Brahms believed to be the right poetic basis for his immortal music. It is designed to be an essential reference tool for students and scholars of Johannes Brahms, as well as performers and lovers of his songs."--Page 4 of cover Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-446) and indexes Notes Print version record Subject Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897 -- Criticism and interpretation Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897. Songs. SUBJECT Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897 fast Brahms, Johannes 1833-1897 gnd Songs (Brahms, Johannes) fast Subject Songs, German -- History and criticism MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Classical. MUSIC -- Reference. POETRY -- Anthologies (multiple authors) Songs, German Vertonung Lyrik Schriftsteller Genre/Form handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Criticism, interpretation, etc. Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels. Form Electronic book ISBN 9781787441552 1787441555

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