The life of Schubert

Summary: "Franz Schubert was a child of Vienna, one of the most richly musical cities: a Vienna that worshipped Beethoven, adored Rossini, and thrilled to Paganini. Schubert, with the help of supportive friends who were themselves immersed in the arts, won fame for himself through songs and dances while aspiring to succeed with larger operas and symphonies. Christopher Gibbs considers how and what Schubert composed, taking a fresh look at this misunderstood figure, particularly the unfolding of his professional career, his relationship to Beethoven, the growth of his reputation and public image and the darker side of drinking, depression and sexual ambiguity.

Record details

ISBN: 052159426X
ISBN: 9780521594264
ISBN: 0521595126
ISBN: 9780521595124
Physical Description: print
xiii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-200) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Prologue: Schubert yesterday -- Representing Schubert: 'A life devoted to art' -- Young Schubert: 'The master in the boy' -- Ingenious Schubert: 'The prince of song' -- Popular Schubert: 'The turning point' -- Dark Schubert: 'A black-winged demon of sorrow and melancholy' -- Poor Schubert: 'Miserable reality' -- Late Schubert: 'Who shall stand beside Beethoven?' -- Immortal Schubert: 'Composing invisibly' -- Epilogue: Schubert today -- Notes -- Further reading.