The Complete Songs of Hugo Wolf by Richard Stokes

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The Complete Songs of Hugo Wolf by Richard Stokes

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Summary

The 36 poets set by Wolf are each given their own chapter: a brief essay on the poet is followed by a note on Wolf's connection with the writer, extracts from letters that throw light on the Songs and convey his mood at the time of composition, and the texts and translations.

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The Complete Songs of Hugo Wolf by Richard Stokes

The Complete Songs of Hugo Wolf gathers together for the first time every poem Wolf set to music. Alongside the original German texts are translations by leading Lieder expert Richard Stokes, who also provides illuminating commentary. The 36 poets set by Wolf are each given their own chapter: a brief essay on the poet is followed by a note on Wolf's connection with the writer, extracts from letters that throw light on the Songs and convey his mood at the time of composition, and the texts and translations. Short biographies of all Wolf's correspondents flesh out the extraordinary life of this genius. This will be an indispensable volume for all lovers of Lieder.

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Richard Stokes, Professor of Lieder at the Royal Academy of Music, has written
acclaimed books on English, German and Spanish song, and his translations for the
operatic stage include Wozzeck, Lulu, Parsifal and La voix humaine. He was awarded
the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2012.

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ISBN 13 9780571360697
ISBN 10 0571360696
Title The Complete Songs of Hugo Wolf
Author Richard Stokes
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 2021-09-16
Number of pages 672
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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