Robert Schumann: Tone Poet, Prophet and Critic is a comprehensive biography of the German composer and music critic, Robert Schumann. Written by Herbert F. Peyser, the book explores Schumann's life and career, from his early years as a child prodigy to his rise as one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era.Peyser delves into Schumann's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, Clara Schumann, and other notable figures in the music world. He also provides a detailed analysis of Schumann's works ...
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Robert Schumann: Tone Poet, Prophet and Critic is a comprehensive biography of the German composer and music critic, Robert Schumann. Written by Herbert F. Peyser, the book explores Schumann's life and career, from his early years as a child prodigy to his rise as one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era.Peyser delves into Schumann's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, Clara Schumann, and other notable figures in the music world. He also provides a detailed analysis of Schumann's works, including his famous symphonies, piano pieces, and songs.The book also explores Schumann's role as a music critic, examining his writings and their impact on the music world of his time. Peyser discusses Schumann's views on various composers and their works, as well as his influence on the development of music criticism as a discipline.Overall, Robert Schumann: Tone Poet, Prophet and Critic is an engaging and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era. It is an essential read for anyone interested in music history, and a valuable resource for scholars and students of music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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