Brahms--the Vocal Music
Author: A. Craig Bell
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese recordings revealed the true stature of Brahms as a lieder composer who ranks with such greats as Schumann, Wolf, and Schubert.
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Brahms's Vocal Duets and Quartets with Piano
Author: Paul Stark
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 1998-07-22
Total Pages: 173
ISBN-13: 0253028450
DOWNLOAD EBOOK" . . . 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's Choral Compositions and His Library of Early Music
Author: Virginia Hancock
Publisher:
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 248
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrahms in Context
Author: Natasha Loges
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2021-08-19
Total Pages: 435
ISBN-13: 9781316615195
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrahms in Context offers a fresh perspective on the much-admired nineteenth-century German composer. Including thirty-nine chapters on historical, social and cultural contexts, the book brings together internationally renowned experts in music, law, science, art history and other areas, including many figures whose work is appearing in English for the first time. The essays are accessibly written, with short reading lists aimed at music students and educators. The book opens with personal topics including Brahms's Hamburg childhood, his move to Vienna, and his rich social life. It considers professional matters from finance to publishing and copyright; the musicians who shaped and transmitted his works; and the larger musical styles which influenced him. Casting the net wider, other essays embrace politics, religion, literature, philosophy, art, and science. The book closes with chapters on reception, including recordings, historical performance, his compositional legacy, and a reflection on the power of composer myths.
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
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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.
Marienlieder - A Vocal Score Op.22 (1860)
Author: Johannes Brahms
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2017-12-04
Total Pages: 19
ISBN-13: 1528781260
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis modern reprint of the original scores features clear, large margins, making it ideal for students and musicians alike. Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) was a seminal German composer and pianist. He was incredibly popular and influential during his lifetime and, Together with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven, is often referred to as one of the “Three Bs”. He is widely considered to be both a traditionalist and an innovator, and wrote for piano, organ, symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, and for voice and chorus. Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition is perfect for studying and following the music. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.
Historical, Descriptive & Analytical Account of the Entire Works of Johannes Brahms: The vocal works
Author: Edwin Evans
Publisher:
Published: 1912
Total Pages: 678
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrahms in the Home and the Concert Hall
Author: Katy Hamilton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2014-09-11
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 1107042704
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis collection explores the boundaries between Brahms' professional identity and his lifelong engagement with private and amateur music-making.
Handbook to the Vocal Works of Brahms
Author: Edwin Evans
Publisher:
Published: 1912
Total Pages: 682
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Practical Guide for Performing, Teaching, and Singing the Brahms "Requiem"
Author: Leonard Van Camp
Publisher: Alfred Music
Published:
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781457489198
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is intended to help those who are contemplating performing or studying the Brahms Requiem. It provides historical information, performance considerations, musical analysis, and resource material for all who enjoy the musicology behind this magnificent work. It is especially directed toward conductors, but it is also useful for choristers and soloists as well. A wonderful instructional tool!
