The early works of Niels W. Gade : in search of the poetic / Anna Harwell Celenza.

Author/creator Celenza, Anna Harwell
Format Book
Publication InfoAldershot ; Brookfield, USA : Ashgate, ©2001.
Descriptionxv, 251 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Gade, Niels W. (Niels Wilhelm), 1817-1890--Criticism and interpretation.

Contents The Formative Years (1817-38) -- Childhood and Early Musical Training -- Emergence as a Serious Composer -- In Search of the Poetic (1839-42) -- Gade's Composition Diary -- The Chamber Works (1839-40) -- The Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28 (1839-54) -- Agnete and the Merman (1839-43) -- The Concert Overtures (1840-41) -- Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 5 (1841-42) -- Gade and Danish Nationalism -- Gade's National Roots.
Abstract Niels W. Gade (1817-1890) was an influential musical figure in 19th century Denmark. This work presents an in-depth study in English of Gade's life and works. It describes the evolution of Gade's compositional style as reflected in his early orchestral and chamber works and re-evaluates his role as a nationalist composer. It investigates Gade's literary and musical roots, and studies Gade's search for the poetic by presenting descriptions of seven works represented in Gade's compositional diary.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 191-197) and index.
LCCN 2001022814
ISBN0754604012 (alk. paper)

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Music Music Stacks ML410.G12 C35 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold