Anatomy of an obsession by ian bostridge is published by faber at. After you read this book, it might become one of yours, too. In this desolate winter trek, the musical treatment is heavy with misery. Omnivorous and digressive, it captures the enduring mystery of this seminal work in the lieder tradition. Book of the week, ian bostridge schuberts winter journey bbc.
Readers who love winterreise will find the book a rare treat, and those who do not yet know the piece have here a fine companion as they listen. Aug 14, 2017 the first and greatest of concept albums is what the excellent english tenor ian bostridge calls schuberts song cycle winterreise in his 2015 book, schuberts winter journey. Winterreise winter journey is a song cycle for voice and piano by franz schubert d. Bostridges love for schubert s winterreise and his passion for music and for learning all are on full display in his book, schubert s winter s journey. Financial times uk winterreise, bostridge argues, is a message in a bottle set afloat in the cultural ocean of 1828 and, with the confidence of a master oarsman. Financial times uk winterreise, bostridge argues, is a message in a bottle set afloat in the cultural ocean of 1828 and, with the confidence of a master oarsman, bostridge sails. Ian bostridge draws on the authors firsthand experience with franz schuberts winterreise, his musical knowledge, and his training as a scholar to explore the meanings of the songs comprising this masterpiece. Schuberts winter journey is an unusual and compelling book. A funky rethinking of schuberts winter journey the. Feb 19, 2015 but while initiates find its 24 songs of romantic, angstfilled wandering cathartic, winterreise, or winter journey, can leave others discomfited by the intensity of schuberts music. Schuberts winter journey by ian bostridge overdrive. Franz schubert s winterreise is at the same time one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in western culture. An exploration of the worlds most famous and challenging song cycle, schuberts winter journey winterreise, by a leading interpreter of the work who teases out the themesliterary, historical, psychologicalthat weave through the twentyfour songs that make up this legendary masterpiece. Anatomy of an obsession, ian bostridge one of the works finest interpreters focusses on the.
That is what we have in schuberts winter journey by ian bostridge. Ian bostridges schuberts winter journey examines the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read schuberts winter journey. But while initiates find its 24 songs of romantic, angstfilled wandering cathartic, winterreise, or winter journey, can leave others discomfited by the intensity of schuberts music. Schuberts winterreise is at the same time one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in western culture. Schuberts winter journey by ian bostridge should not be. The narrator of winterreise winter journey, franz schuberts 1827 song cycle on wilhelm mullers poems, has had to leave home, walking through an increasingly frozen landscape. Schuberts winter journey by ian bostridge waterstones. An exploration of the worlds most famous and challenging. Omnivorous and digressive, it captures the enduring mystery of this seminal. Franz schuberts winterreise is at the same time one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in western culture. He died at age 31 in 1828, almost certainly because of syphilis. That is what we have in schubert s winter journey by ian bostridge. Readers who love winterreise will find the book a rare treat, and those who do not yet know the.
Schuberts winter journey allows ian bostridge to obsess. Jan 27, 2015 however, it is the winter journey itself that most interests bostridge, and he dives into the text, explores how the words and music relate, looks for analogues in the composers life, and discusses his own performances and performances by others that helped shape his view of the piece. Schuberts winter journey provides a fascinating insight not just into the song cycle and the mindset of its composer but also that of a leading interpreter. Bostridge sings winterreise with thomas ades on piano at the barbican ec2, on 12 january. The 24 songs of winterreise winter journey, from 1827, stand among schubert s masterpieces in the art of song. Schuberts winter journey by ian bostridge hardcover. The obsession in question is shared by muller and schubert s nameless wanderer in the cycle, by bostridge himself, and by the reader of the book and listener to the.
They do not relate to the complete set of 24 major and minor keys as do bachs preludes and fugues of. Anatomy of an obsession, ian bostridge one of the works finest interpreters focusses on the context, resonance and personal significance of a work which is possibly the greatest landmark in the history. Awardwinning tenor ian bostridge explores franz schubert s enigmatic masterpiece winterreise, or winter s journey. An exploration of the worlds most famous and challenging song cycle schuberts winter journey winterreise by a leading interpreter of the work, who teases out the themesliterary, historical, psychologicalthat weave through the twentyfour songs that make up this legendary masterpiece. Schubert s winter journey provides a fascinating insight not just into the song cycle and the mindset of its composer but also that of a leading interpreter. Anatomy of an obsession, ian bostridge one of the works finest interpreters focusses on the context, resonance and personal significance of a work which is possibly the greatest landmark in the history of lieder. Omnivorous and digressive, it captures the enduring mystery of this seminal work in the lieder. Pdf schubert s winter journey download full pdf book download. In 1828, franz schubert gathered his circle of friends to perform winterreise winter journey, his latest song cycle, for them. Anatomy of an obsession from the worlds largest community of readers. Based on 24 poems by wilhelm muller, this desolate winter journey was composed at the end of schuberts short life.
He is a wellknown tenorwriter, and franz schuberts winterreise, or winter journey composed 18271828 is among his favorite works. Composed in 1827, this powerful songcycle for voice and piano uses twentyfour poems by wilhem muller and is considered one of classical musics most powerful compositions. Schuberts winter journey by ian bostridge, 9780571282814, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Anatomy of an obsession ebook written by ian bostridge. Completed in the last months of the young schuberts life, winterreise has come to b.
Dec 08, 2009 the 24 songs of winterreise winter journey, from 1827, stand among schubert s masterpieces in the art of song. He is a wellknown tenorwriter, and franz schubert s winterreise, or winter journey composed 18271828 is among his favorite works. Nov 05, 2015 franz schuberts winterreise is at the same time one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in western culture. Tenor ian bostridge examines schuberts enigmatic masterpiece winterreise, or winters journey. An exploration of the worlds most famous and challenging song cycle, schuberts winter journey winterreise, by a leading interpreter of the work, who teases out the themesliterary, historical, psychologicalthat weave through the twentyfour songs that make up this legendary masterpiece. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. A new book promises to deepen the understanding of the legions of winterreise devotees, while offering encouragement to interested music. Jan 27, 2015 schuberts winter journey is an unusual and compelling book. Anatomy of an obsession by bostridge, ian 2015 hardcover hardcover january 1, 1801 4. Feb, 2017 daniel lichti, bassbaritone and pianist, leslie death perform schuberts masterpiece, winterreise winter journey, at holy trinity anglican church in old quebec city, september 16, 2016 for. Ian bostridge explores schuberts masterpiece winterreise. Dec 08, 2017 winterreise winter journey is a song cycle for voice and piano by franz schubert d. Tenor ian bostridge examines schuberts enigmatic masterpiece winterreise, or winter journey. Schuberts winter journey king county library system.
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