Dichterliebe: An Authoritative Score

by Robert Schumann, Arthur Komar

An original in one volume, a study-size score of a major musical work, and a comprehensive body of tools for the study of that work. Music examples and charts illustrate the analyses, and each essay is fully annotated by the editor. In some cases, the results of the original research by the editor or by others working in the field are published here for the first time. Much of the material has never before appeared in English. A score embodying the best available musical text. historical background―what is known of the circumstances surrounding the origin of the work, including (where relevant) original source material. A detailed analysis of the music, by the editor of the volume or another well-known scholar. Other significant analytic essays and critical comments, exposing the student to a variety of opinions about the music.

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1971

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative guide to Dichterliebe, with some interesting essays on certain aspects of the song cycle. It has the complete score, including the 4 songs that were removed when it was originally published in 1844 which is useful. I would recommend to those interested in art-song and wanting to learn a more in depth understanding of Dichterliebe.

[Mynameisandycostello · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great, compact, and comprehensive coverage of Dichterliebe. Although there is a small bit of historical background, the writing mostly addresses the theoretical aspects of the piece. The article of Arthur Komar is a good one, with insight that is more often than not, hits the nail on the head. Allen Forte's article provides a nice introduction to Schenkerian Analysis, and Meno Spann provided enjoyable information on Heine's poetry. Dichterliebe is a true masterpiece, and Komar proved this very convincingly.