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Overview"Felix Mendelssohn is chiefly remembered for the oratorios ""Paulus"" (1836) and ""Elijah"" (1846). In this study, Siewart Reichwald offers an analysis of ""Paulus"", beginning with a general overview of the oratorio traditions of the early 19th century. He details the phases of the compositional process of ""Paulus"" as well as principles governing its development." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Siegwart ReichwaldPublisher: Scarecrow Press Imprint: Scarecrow Press Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.90cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9780810840478ISBN 10: 0810840472 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 17 July 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsReichwald has provided a thorough examination of the background, sources, and compositional processes surrounding an early Romantic masterpiece: one that might well serve as a model for other studies of similar larger works. For anyone interested in mendelssohn or in the major choral repertoire, the book merits a careful and thoughtful reading. The American Organist Reichwald (music history/musicology, Palm Beach Atlantic College) analyzes the oratorio music of Felix Mendelssohn. In the first chapter, he provides a background of this musical form and Mendelssohn's view of sacred music. Next, he discusses the libretti and musical sources and manuscript copies for aulus, the five phases of the compositional process, and then the compositional process evident in the individual movements. Finally, he addresses the principles governing the overall development of the work... Reference and Research Book News Reichwald (music history/musicology, Palm Beach Atlantic College) analyzes the oratorio music of Felix Mendelssohn. In the first chapter, he provides a background of this musical form and Mendelssohn's view of sacred music. Next, he discusses the libretti and musical sources and manuscript copies for , the five phases of the compositional process, and then the compositional process evident in the individual movements. Finally, he addresses the principles governing the overall development of the work. Reference and Research Book News Reichwald has provided a thorough examination of the background, sources, and compositional processes surrounding an early Romantic masterpiece: one that might well serve as a model for other studies of similar larger works. For anyone interested in mendelssohn or in the major choral repertoire, the book merits a careful and thoughtful reading. * The American Organist * Reichwald (music history/musicology, Palm Beach Atlantic College) analyzes the oratorio music of Felix Mendelssohn. In the first chapter, he provides a background of this musical form and Mendelssohn's view of sacred music. Next, he discusses the libretti and musical sources and manuscript copies for <Paulus, the five phases of the compositional process, and then the compositional process evident in the individual movements. Finally, he addresses the principles governing the overall development of the work... * Reference and Research Book News * Reichwald (music history/musicology, Palm Beach Atlantic College) analyzes the oratorio music of Felix Mendelssohn. In the first chapter, he provides a background of this musical form and Mendelssohn's view of sacred music. Next, he discusses the libretti and musical sources and manuscript copies for , the five phases of the compositional process, and then the compositional process evident in the individual movements. Finally, he addresses the principles governing the overall development of the work. * Reference and Research Book News * Author InformationSiegwart Reichwald is an Associate Professor at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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