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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198162340

ISBN-139780198162346

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Number of Pages908 Pages

Publication NameJohannes Brahms : Life and Letters

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGenres & Styles / Classical, Composers & Musicians

Publication Year1998

TypeTextbook

AuthorJohannes Brahms, Josef Eisinger, Styra Avins

Subject AreaMusic, Biography & Autobiography

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.9 in

Item Weight46.2 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

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ReviewsUntil I read this long, richly informative book - the first substantial edition of his [Brahms] letters to be published in English - I never felt much curiosity about Brahms, 'Avins has not only made good a glaring omission in Brahms studies - this is the first extensive selection of the letters in English - she has also transcended her narrower academic remit to create a virtual biography by stealth ... Invaluable reference tool that this is, Avins has conjured upsomething rather better. The book is not cheap but it is contains some rare photographs and is notably well produced.'David Gutman, Classic CD, 'Rich in detail, bringing this reputedly dour man vividly to life, this isa useful addition to the bookshelves'Christopher Morley, Birmingham Post, 'contains 550 letters, some of them never published before in anylanguage, many appearing for the first time ... They are annotated in suchpainstaking detail that the book can be read as a biography ... a book in whichthis composer has seldom seemed more lovable, more vulnerable, more honourable.'Michael Oliver, Gramophone, 'contains 550 letters, some of them never published before in any language, many appearing for the first time ... They are annotated in such painstaking detail that the book can be read as a biography ... a book in which this composer has seldom seemed more lovable, more vulnerable, morehonourable.'Michael Oliver, Gramophone, 'this is the first comprehensive selection to appear in English ...Avins's labours have bestowed an unusual fund of experience. Perhaps no othereditor, in any language, has reviewed the entire Brahms correspondence and muchof the supporting literature in one intense burst ... delightful and absorbingbook. It is going to become an absolutely central work of reference: I expect tobe using it for the rest of my life.'Calum MacDonald, BBC Music Magazine, Sept 99, 'without Avins' judicious commentary, this book would not cohere. Her translations on the whole feel admirably authentic.'Michael Church, Financial Times (weekend)'Rich in detail, bringing this reputedly dour man vividly to life, this is a useful addition to the bookshelves'Christopher Morley, Birmingham Post'Avins has not only made good a glaring omission in Brahms studies - this is the first extensive selection of the letters in English - she has also transcended her narrower academic remit to create a virtual biography by stealth ... Invaluable reference tool that this is, Avins has conjured up something rather better. The book is not cheap but it is contains some rare photographs and is notably well produced.'David Gutman, Classic CD'a rich compilation of Brahms correspondence ... she supplies fascinating illustrations, a helpful chronological table and other tools'International Herald Tribune'Occasionally a book comes along which changes perceptions of its subject. This is such a book. Her annotations are not only scholarly but often witty and always full of common sense. The translation is lively, if once or twice unconvincingly slangy of today. Wherever you read in these 858 pages, you will feel you are in Brahms's world and that he is speaking to you.'Michael Kennedy, The Sunday Telegraph'Until I read this long, richly informative book - the first substantial edition of his letters to be published in English - I never felt much curiosity about Brahms.'David Cairns, The Sunday Times'contains 550 letters, some of them never published before in any language, many appearing for the first time ... They are annotated in such painstaking detail that the book can be read as a biography ... a book in which this composer has seldom seemed more lovable, more vulnerable, more honourable.'Michael Oliver, Gramophone'the publication of Johannes Brahms: Life and Letters fills what has for too long been a void in our knowledge ... The selection is chronological and comprehensively annotated, so that the book can be read as a biographical narrative illuminated by Brahms himself. This is one of the most important music books published in recent years.'Fritz Spiegl, The Oldie'The translators have taken the decision to retain, as far as possible, the idioms and sentence constructions of the originals, and, for those who can't read German, here is an irrestistible opportunity to meet Brahms in person.'rosemary Williamson, Newsletter of the Royal Northern College of Music'this is the first comprehensive selection to appear in English ... Avins's labours have bestowed an unusual fund of experience. Perhaps no other editor, in any language, has reviewed the entire Brahms correspondence and much of the supporting literature in one intense burst ... delightful and absorbing book. It is going to become an absolutely central work of reference: I expect to be using it for the rest of my life.'Calum MacDonald, BBC Music Magazine, Sept 99, "...this is the first comprehensive selection to appear in English....a readably translated collection spanning Brahms's entire adult life and encompassing the widest circle of his friends and acquaintances, puts Anglophone readers in closer contact with the composer, and deeply in [Avins'] debt....[a] delightful and absorbing book. It is going to become an absolutely central work of reference."--BBC Music Magazine"A valuable contribution to Brahms scholarship....Remarkably direct and clear, the translations of Brahms' own words ought to lead to many new avenues of research. An excellent choice for all academic collections."--Choice"Richly informative."--The Sunday Times (London)"Even if Ms. Avins had merely presented these 564 letters...with only a few footnotes, she would have performed a great service....But she has done more than that. She has provided a thoroughly researched, well-thought-out and abundantly annotated continuity that places each letter in its context....This biography-cum-autobiography will give great pleasure to lay readers as well as specialists."--The Wall Street Journal"There are many gems here...much to be gleaned from what Avins has selected....Those who seek to be on more intimate terms with Brahms and his circle...will find much to pore over in this collection."--Los Angeles Times, "...this is the first comprehensive selection to appear in English....a readably translated collection spanning Brahms's entire adult life and encompassing the widest circle of his friends and acquaintances, puts Anglophone readers in closer contact with the composer, and deeply in [Avins'] debt....[a] delightful and absorbing book. It is going to become an absolutely central work of reference."--BBC Music Magazine "A valuable contribution to Brahms scholarship....Remarkably direct and clear, the translations of Brahms' own words ought to lead to many new avenues of research. An excellent choice for all academic collections."--Choice "Richly informative."--The Sunday Times (London) "Even if Ms. Avins had merely presented these 564 letters...with only a few footnotes, she would have performed a great service....But she has done more than that. She has provided a thoroughly researched, well-thought-out and abundantly annotated continuity that places each letter in its context....This biography-cum-autobiography will give great pleasure to lay readers as well as specialists."--The Wall Street Journal "There are many gems here...much to be gleaned from what Avins has selected....Those who seek to be on more intimate terms with Brahms and his circle...will find much to pore over in this collection."--Los Angeles Times, 'without Avins' judicious commentary, this book would not cohere. Hertranslations on the whole feel admirably authentic.'Michael Church, Financial Times (weekend), Avins and Josef Eisinger provide very sensitive and readable translations, and the content is brought fully to life by the excellent production ... This book will certainly stimulate many fresh ideas about the composer and his world, as well as provide a rich source of quotation for years to come, 'without Avins' judicious commentary, this book would not cohere. Her translations on the whole feel admirably authentic.'Michael Church, Financial Times (weekend), 'the publication of Johannes Brahms: Life and Letters fills what has for too long been a void in our knowledge ... The selection is chronological and comprehensively annotated, so that the book can be read as a biographical narrative illuminated by Brahms himself. This is one of the mostimportant music books published in recent years.'Fritz Spiegl, The Oldie, 'Avins has not only made good a glaring omission in Brahms studies - thisis the first extensive selection of the letters in English - she has alsotranscended her narrower academic remit to create a virtual biography by stealth... Invaluable reference tool that this is, Avins has conjured up somethingrather better. The book is not cheap but it is contains some rare photographsand is notably well produced.'David Gutman, Classic CD, 'a rich compilation of Brahms correspondence ... she supplies fascinating illustrations, a helpful chronological table and other tools'International Herald Tribune, 'The translators have taken the decision to retain, as far as possible, the idioms and sentence constructions of the originals, and, for those who can't read German, here is an irrestistible opportunity to meet Brahms in person.'rosemary Williamson, Newsletter of the Royal Northern College of Music, 'Occasionally a book comes along which changes perceptions of its subject.This is such a book. Her annotations are not only scholarly but often witty andalways full of common sense. The translation is lively, if once or twiceunconvincingly slangy of today. Wherever you read in these 858 pages, you willfeel you are in Brahms's world and that he is speaking to you.'Michael Kennedy, The Sunday Telegraph, 'the publication of Johannes Brahms: Life and Letters fills what has fortoo long been a void in our knowledge ... The selection is chronological andcomprehensively annotated, so that the book can be read as a biographicalnarrative illuminated by Brahms himself. This is one of the most important musicbooks published in recent years.'Fritz Spiegl, The Oldie, 'The translators have taken the decision to retain, as far as possible,the idioms and sentence constructions of the originals, and, for those who can'tread German, here is an irrestistible opportunity to meet Brahms in person.'rosemary Williamson, Newsletter of the Royal Northern College of Music, 'Occasionally a book comes along which changes perceptions of its subject. This is such a book. Her annotations are not only scholarly but often witty and always full of common sense. The translation is lively, if once or twice unconvincingly slangy of today. Wherever you read in these 858pages, you will feel you are in Brahms's world and that he is speaking to you.'Michael Kennedy, The Sunday Telegraph, 'Rich in detail, bringing this reputedly dour man vividly to life, this is a useful addition to the bookshelves'Christopher Morley, Birmingham Post, 'this is the first comprehensive selection to appear in English ... Avins's labours have bestowed an unusual fund of experience. Perhaps no other editor, in any language, has reviewed the entire Brahms correspondence and much of the supporting literature in one intense burst ... delightful andabsorbing book. It is going to become an absolutely central work of reference: I expect to be using it for the rest of my life.'Calum MacDonald, BBC Music Magazine, Sept 99, 'Until I read this long, richly informative book - the first substantialedition of his letters to be published in English - I never felt much curiosityabout Brahms.'David Cairns, The Sunday Times, 'Until I read this long, richly informative book - the first substantial edition of his letters to be published in English - I never felt much curiosity about Brahms.'David Cairns, The Sunday Times, 'a rich compilation of Brahms correspondence ... she supplies fascinatingillustrations, a helpful chronological table and other tools'International Herald Tribune

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal780/.92 B

SynopsisThis book is the first comprehensive collection of the letters of Johannes Brahms ever to appear in English. Over 550 are included, virtually all uncut, and there are over a dozen published here for the first time in any language. Although he corresponded throughout his life with some of the great performers, composers, musicologists, writers, scientists, and artists of the day, and although thousands of his letters have survived, English readers have until now had scant opportunity to meet Brahms in person, through his words, and in his own voice. The letters in this volume range from 1848 to just before his death. They include most of Brahm's letters to Robert Schumann, over a hundred letters to Clara Schumann, and the complete Brahms-Wagner correspondence. They are joined by a running commentary to form an absorbing narrative, documented with scholarly care, provided with comprehensive notes, but written for the general music lover--the result is a lively biography. The work is generously illustrated, and contains several detailed appendices and an index., This book is the first comprehensive collection of the letters of Johannes Brahms ever to appear in English. Over 550 are included, virtually all uncut, and there are over a dozen published here for the first time in any language. Although he corresponded throughout his life with some of the great performers, composers, musicologists, writers, scientists, and artists of the day, and although thousands of his letters have survived, English readers have until now had scant opportunity to meet Brahms in person, through his words, and in his own voice.'I am aware of my bad habit of writing briefly but obscurely', Brahms once wrote to a friend. He was needlessly hard on himself, for his letters describe many significant events in his life, throw light on his friendships and music, and reveal his wit, idealism, intelligence, generosity, sarcasm, and above all his powerful sense of integrity.The letters in this volume range from 1848 to just before his death. They include all Brahms's letters to Robert Schumann, over a hundred letters to Clara Schumann, and the complete Brahms-Wagner correspondence. They are joined by a running commentary to form an absorbing narrative, documented with scholarly care, provided with comprehensive notes, but written for the general music lover. The result is a lively biography. The book is generously illustrated, and contains several detailed appendices and an index., This book is the first comprehensive collection of the letters of Johannes Brahms ever to appear in English. Over 550 are included, virtually all uncut, and there are over a dozen published here for the first time in any language. Although he corresponded throughout his life with some of the great performers, composers, musicologists, writers, scientists, and artists of the day, and although thousands of his letters have survived, English readers have until now had scant opportunity to meet Brahms in person, through his words, and in his own voice. 'I am aware of my bad habit of writing briefly but obscurely', Brahms once wrote to a friend. He was needlessly hard on himself, for his letters describe many significant events in his life, throw light on his friendships and music, and reveal his wit, idealism, intelligence, generosity, sarcasm, and above all his powerful sense of integrity. The letters in this volume range from 1848 to just before his death. They include all Brahms's letters to Robert Schumann, over a hundred letters to Clara Schumann, and the complete Brahms-Wagner correspondence. They are joined by a running commentary to form an absorbing narrative, documented with scholarly care, provided with comprehensive notes, but written for the general music lover. The result is a lively biography. The book is generously illustrated, and contains several detailed appendices and an index., This is the first comprehensive English-language collection of Brahms's letters. It contains over 550 letters, including more than a dozen previously unpublished in any language. The letters are woven together with an extended biographical narrative, and span the entire life of the composer. For the first time, English readers and music-lovers have the opportunity to meet Brahms in person, through his words, and in his own voice.

LC Classification NumberML410.B8A4 1997