A Guide to the Solo Songs of Johannes Brahms
A Guide to the Solo Songs of Johannes Brahms

Author: Paul Stark

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1995-10-22

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9780253328915

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"The song translations by Stanley Appelbaum are excellent. Stark's commentaries are concise, intelligent, highly readable . . . Laymen and specialists alike will find [this book] a useful reference book to have on their shelves." —Fontes Artis Musicae "This book would be a warmly welcomed addition to the library of any lover of art song." —American Music Teacher "It is informative, insightful, illuminating, an invaluable resource for singers, teachers, coach-accompanists, highly recommended for anyone having anything to do with Brahms lieder." —Journal of Singing "Stark's understanding and affectionate discussion of the relationship between music and text draws the reader to examine more of Brahms's songs." —Choice Lucien Stark analyzes in detail more than 200 solo songs by Brahms and gives us translations of the texts. For performers, students, and teachers, this is a treasure-house of information and insight about a rich and varied repertoire.

Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms

Author: Heather Platt

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 1135847088

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First published in 2011. Johannes Brahms: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with him, his compositions, and his influence as a composer and performer. The second edition will include research published since the publication of the first edition and provide electronic resources.

Brahms's Vocal Duets and Quartets with Piano
Brahms's Vocal Duets and Quartets with Piano

Author: Lucien Stark

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1998-07-22

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780253334022

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" . . . a generous treatment of some of Brahms's most endearing and imaginative creations." —Choice " . . . an excellent addition to the literature on vocal chamber music . . . " —Notes In this sequel to A Guide to the Solo Songs of Johannes Brahms, Lucien Stark opens up a beautiful and largely neglected repertoire, providing the full German text for each song, along with a new English translation, notes on vocal ranges, and a wealth of engaging commentary of technical, aesthetic, and historical interest.

Brahms
Brahms

Author: John Bell Young

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2017-01-18

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0486809382

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Engaging survey covers Brahms' major orchestral, choral, and piano music, culminating in a discussion of the German Requiem. Commentary places the composer's compelling music within the context of his era and environment.

The Compleat Brahms
The Compleat Brahms

Author: Leon Botstein

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9780393047080

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The 1997 centennial of Brahms's death has intensified interest among concertgoers and music lovers in the composer's prodigious body of work.

Brahms Masterpieces for Solo Piano
Brahms Masterpieces for Solo Piano

Author: Johannes Brahms

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 0486312569

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Includes 38 works such as the "Edward" ballade; 2 capriccios; 7 Hungarian Dances; 6 intermezzos; 3 rhapsodies; 16 waltzes; Sonata No. 3; Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel; more.