by Ian Bostridge · Il Saggiatore · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788842821656
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In this work, the renowned tenor Ian Bostridge provides a deep and fascinating analysis of 'Winterreise' (Winter Journey), the cycle of twenty-four Lieder composed by Franz Schubert between 1827 and 1828. Through an expert lens, the author explores the genesis of this masterpiece, its historical context, and the figure of the wanderer, a character marked by melancholy and existential searching.
The book is not only a rigorous musicological study but also a passionate narrative that connects Schubert's music with the poetry of Wilhelm Müller. Bostridge unravels the emotional layers of this fundamental piece of the classical repertoire, offering a unique perspective that will captivate both specialists and enthusiasts of music and cultural history.
