Schubert's Goethe Settings

This reference book comprises individual studies of all of Schubert's solo, dramatic and multi-voice settings of Goethe's poems. Lorraine Byrne examines the myths that have evolved around these artists, and explores Schubert's reading and interpretation of Goethe's texts.

Author: Lorrainebyrne Bodley
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06/12/2003
Pages: 544
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.19d
ISBN: 9780754606956

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2004 pg. 1087

About the Author
Lorraine Byrne Bodley was awarded a PhD in 1999 by University College, Dublin. In 2001 she was awarded the Goethe Prize from the English Goethe Society, King's College London. She is now Lecturer in the Department of Music at the National University of Ireland Maynooth.