Expertly arranged piano solo from our Kalmus Edition.
#1964055 in eBooks 1999-12-09 2016-07-21File Name: B00EUTH082
Review
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Kindle Version or Hardcover?By EclecticismI cant add much to the excellent reviews posted so far. However; Ive heard people say that this book really should be bought in hardback for the illustrations and other typography. I dont think this is necessary. Im reading it through the Kindle app on an iPad; and it looks great. The only glitch Ive noticed is when the German text of a poem is longer than one page. In that case the app renders it as page 1; German text; 2; English translation; 3. continuation of German text; continuation of English translation. In a "real" book the pages would run German; continuation; English; continuation. Is this worth the significant price differential? For me; emphatically yes. The illustrations are rendered in full color in the app and look good.Bostridges analysis of all of the songs is fascinating; none more so than the one about the charcoal-burners hut (Rast). This; and others; will make you think twice and more about a cycle you think you know well.[Edit: Ive been informed that the hard-copy version of this book renders the translation pages the same way as described above: German; English translation; German continuation; English translation continuation. So there is even less a difference between E-version and hard copy than I thought. Apologies.]2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. bBy Paul GelmanFor the fans of Schubert; this beautifully crafted volume will definitely be a delight. Mr Bostridge discusses in great detail each song and gives a wide and explicit background about each of them. Schuberts life was short; he was ravaged by syphilis at the age of only thirty-one; yet his output was tremendous. The Winter Journey is just one set of his 600 songs composed durng his life. I especially liked the chapter on the Linden Tree; to which Mr Bostridge devotes many pages; extras included. As one who had the pleasure of walking and visiting many of Schuberts places where he composed his music in Vienna; I could only recall those wonderful experiences/places where Schubert worked and enjoyed together with his many friends. After having performed it at least 100 times; I can tell the readers that this written performance by Bostridge merits just one word:Bravissiomo;!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Unique Personal and Scholarly Approach to Schuberts SongsBy NRLIan Bostridge is both an accomplished Schubert singer and a historian. What makes this book special is not only the range of his interests and expertise; but the wide-ranging and very personal style. Bostridge explores the musical importance and cultural history of the songs; but also his own personal associations; and he lets these perspectives take him in several interesting directions; all at the same time and seemingly overlapping. Those who value a less academic more personal critical voice will appreciate and enjoy this book.