Franz Schubert's tragically short life was spent in one of Europe's 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. This searching and sympathetic biography questions the customary sentimental clichés and the recent revisionist views concerning this elusive genius.
| ISBN: | 9780521595124 |
| Publication date: | 20th April 2000 |
| Author: | Christopher Howard Gibbs |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 211 pages |
| Series: | Musical Lives |
| Genres: |
Composers and songwriters |
Franz Schubert's tragically short life was spent in one of Europe's 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. This searching and sympathetic biography questions the customary sentimental clichés and the recent revisionist views concerning this elusive genius.
The Life of Schubert features in the following genres: Composers and songwriters
The Life of Schubert is available in Paperback
The Life of Schubert was written by Christopher Howard Gibbs and published by Cambridge University Press
The Life of Schubert has 211 pages
Yes it is part of Musical Lives series
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