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An analytical study of eighteen important works by Brahms, using Schoenberg's concept of 'developing variation'. It traces a genuine evolution through Brahms' compositions. It considers their relationship not only to each other, but also to significant works by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, and Schoenberg.

Table of Contents
List of Longer Musical Examples
Preface

1 Prologue: Brahms and the Schoenberg Critical Tradition
2 Transformation and Development in Early Brahms, 1852-1854
3 Developing Variation in Brahms's First Maturity, 1861-1862
4 Song and Chamber Music, 1864-1879
5 Symphony, 1877-1885
6 The Late Style, 1886-1896
7 Epilogue: Developing Variation in Early Schoenberg, 1892-1905

Appendix of Longer Musical Examples
Bibliography of Works Cited
Index of Brahms's Works
General Index

Brahms the Principle of Developing Variation

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780520069589, 978-0520069589
      ISBN10: 0520069587

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An analytical study of eighteen important works by Brahms, using Schoenberg's concept of 'developing variation'. It traces a genuine evolution through Brahms' compositions. It considers their relationship not only to each other, but also to significant works by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, and Schoenberg.

      Table of Contents
      List of Longer Musical Examples
      Preface

      1 Prologue: Brahms and the Schoenberg Critical Tradition
      2 Transformation and Development in Early Brahms, 1852-1854
      3 Developing Variation in Brahms's First Maturity, 1861-1862
      4 Song and Chamber Music, 1864-1879
      5 Symphony, 1877-1885
      6 The Late Style, 1886-1896
      7 Epilogue: Developing Variation in Early Schoenberg, 1892-1905

      Appendix of Longer Musical Examples
      Bibliography of Works Cited
      Index of Brahms's Works
      General Index

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