| Author: | Nick Morrice | ISBN: | 9783990640456 |
| Publisher: | novum pro Verlag | Publication: | February 26, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nick Morrice |
| ISBN: | 9783990640456 |
| Publisher: | novum pro Verlag |
| Publication: | February 26, 2018 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The composer Franz Schubert tells his own story from beyond the grave. In this unique account, Schubert reflects on the successes and failures of his career as a freelance musician in 18th century Vienna. He recalls the best aspects of his life: a sunny disposition, a delight in the natural world, and above all, his many devoted friends. But he also has to recognise the demons which ultimately destroyed him: a highly sensual nature susceptible to severe mood-swings, and a tendency towards loneliness, over-indulgence and despair. A fascinating study of a highly contradictory character who barely made an impact on the musical life of his day, but is now undoubtedly one of the best-loved of all classical composers.
The composer Franz Schubert tells his own story from beyond the grave. In this unique account, Schubert reflects on the successes and failures of his career as a freelance musician in 18th century Vienna. He recalls the best aspects of his life: a sunny disposition, a delight in the natural world, and above all, his many devoted friends. But he also has to recognise the demons which ultimately destroyed him: a highly sensual nature susceptible to severe mood-swings, and a tendency towards loneliness, over-indulgence and despair. A fascinating study of a highly contradictory character who barely made an impact on the musical life of his day, but is now undoubtedly one of the best-loved of all classical composers.
