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| Named Person: | Johannes Brahms; Johannes Brahms; Johannes Brahms; Johannes Brahms; Johannes Brahms |
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| Material Type: | Biography |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Daniel Beller-McKenna |
| ISBN: | 0674013182 9780674013186 |
| OCLC Number: | 54066567 |
| Description: | xi, 243 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | Brahms and the German spirit -- Religion, language, and Luther's bible -- Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45, and the Apocalyptic Paradigm -- The Triumphlied, Op. 55, and the Apocalyptic moment -- Gebet einer König: national prayers in the Fest- und Gedenksprüche, Op. 109 -- Beyond the end. |
| Responsibility: | Daniel Beller-McKenna. |
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Abstract:
The music of Johannes Brahms is deeply colored, Daniel Beller-McKenna shows, by 19th century German nationalism and by Lutheran religion. Focusing on the composer's choral works, the author offers new insight on the cultural grounding for Brahm's music.
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Brahms and the German Spirit is...an earnest study of the subject of religion and nationalism in Brahms's life. Daniel Beller-McKenna has woven a coherent tapestry from many strands. -- Styra Avins Music and Letters 20060101 Beller-McKenna's writing style is engaging, and his background material is comprehensive, with many sources in both historical and modern writings...A worthy contribution to Brahms scholarship, and to a better-rounded view of the composer's life and work. -- Virginia Hancock Notes 20050901 Read more...
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Related Subjects:(15)
- Brahms, Johannes, -- 1833-1897 -- Criticism and interpretation.
- Brahms, Johannes, -- 1833-1897 -- Political and social views.
- Music -- Germany -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
- Nationalism in music.
- Nationaal bewustzijn.
- Brahms, Johannes, -- 1833-1897 -- Critique et interprétation.
- Brahms, Johannes, -- 1833-1897 -- Pensée politique et sociale.
- Musique -- Allemagne -- 19e siècle -- Histoire et critique.
- Nationalisme dans la musique.
- Brahms, Johannes.
- Nationalismus.
- Religion.
- Luthertum.
- Nationalbewusstsein.
- Deutschland.
