Franz Schubert died at the age of 31.
When I listen to his works, a condition of reverence permeates my brain -- a spontaneous, natural hallowing of his memory. He conjured music of deathless beauty. His songs are exquisite spells of melancholy.
I think this book is a good thing, a well-written and thorough appreciation of the great song cycle Winterreise:
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Ever since I watched an interview of Ian Bostridge, I have been curious about this book.
ReplyDeleteI think it's an unusal and worthwhile thing. It's more about personal and metaphysical
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