Beethoven’s «Eroica»: Thematic Studies. Translated by Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch
Author:   Constantin Floros ,  Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch
Publisher:   Peter Lang AG
Edition:   New edition
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Pages:   144
Publication Date:   22 December 2012
Format:   Hardback
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Beethoven’s «Eroica»: Thematic Studies. Translated by Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch


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Author:   Constantin Floros ,  Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch
Publisher:   Peter Lang AG
Imprint:   Peter Lang AG
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9783631628324


ISBN 10:   3631628323
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   22 December 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contents: Testimonies regarding Beethoven’s sources of Inspiration – Previous Hypotheses on the Subject of the Eroica – The Semantics of the Term «Eroica» – The Subject of Salvatore Vigano’s Heroic Ballet The Creatures of Prometheus – Beethoven’s Prometheus Music – The Genesis of the Eroica – The Eroica in its Relation to the Prometheus Music and Other Works – The Titan Prometheus - Bonaparte as viewed by Beethoven and his Time.

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About the German edition of this book: Floros' work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed. (William Kinderman, 1997) Floros' monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven's political views. (Thomas Sipe, 1998)


About the German edition of this book: «Floros’ work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed.» (William Kinderman, 1997) «Floros’ monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven’s political views.» (Thomas Sipe, 1998)


About the German edition of this book: Floros' work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed. (William Kinderman, 1997) Floros' monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven's political views. (Thomas Sipe, 1998)


About the German edition of this book: Floros' work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed. (William Kinderman, 1997) Floros' monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven's political views. (Thomas Sipe, 1998)


Author Information

Constantin Floros is professor emeritus of musicology at the University of Hamburg. Among his monographs are volumes on the origin of Gregorian neumes, about Gustav Mahler, Anton Bruckner, Johannes Brahms, and Alban Berg. Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch is professor emeritus of English and Comparative Literature at Indiana University. He has translated several books by Constantin Floros.

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