The Art Ballad, Loewe And Schubert (1897)

""The Art Ballad, Loewe and Schubert"" is a book written by Albert Bernhard Bach and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the art ballad, a type of musical composition that combines poetry and music to tell a story. Bach focuses on the works of two prominent composers of the art ballad, Carl Loewe and Franz Schubert. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the art ballad, discussing its history, structure, and characteristics. Bach examines how the art ballad evolved over time, from its origins in the Middle Ages to its development in the Romantic era. He also explores the different elements that make up an art ballad, such as the use of narrative, character development, and musical motifs. Bach devotes a significant portion of the book to the works of Loewe and Schubert. He examines their compositions in detail, analyzing the themes, musical techniques, and literary sources that inspired them. Bach compares and contrasts the styles of the two composers, highlighting their unique contributions to the art ballad genre. Overall, ""The Art Ballad, Loewe and Schubert"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of music. Bach's meticulous research and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for scholars, musicians, and music lovers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.