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Edvard Grieg and his songs / Sandra Jarrett.
| Author/creator | Jarrett, Sandra, 1942- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Aldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2003. |
| Description | xiv, 155 pages : illustrations, music ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Edvard Grieg: a brief life -- Writer of songs -- The voice of Nina Grieg -- Opus 4 and Opus 5 -- The first Bjørnson songs: Prinsessen, Opus 21, and Opus 39 No. 2 -- The first Ibsen songs: Opus 23, from Peer Gynt -- Six songs by Henrik Ibsen: Opus 25 -- The Vinje songs, Opus 33 -- Six songs, Opus 48: poems by Heine, Uhland, Vogelweide, Goethe, and Bodenstedt -- Opus 44 and Opus 49: the Danish poet Holger Drachmann -- The Krag songs: Opus 60 -- Songs for children: Opus 61 -- The Haugtussa song cycle: Opus 67 -- Poems by Otto Benzon: Opus 69 and Opus 70. |
| Abstract | Fifty of Grieg's most important songs form the focus of this book. Each song is discussed individually and within the wider context of the composer's output. The author provides a translation of the lyrics, an analysis of the poem and a description of the song's form melody, tessitura, harmony, rhythm and accompaniment, together with suggestions for interpretation. A pronunciation guide for Norwegian for English-speaking singers is included in the appendix. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-149) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002018630 |
| ISBN | 075463003X (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.G9 J37 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |