Brahms and His Poets: A Handbook

Covering Brahms's 32 song opuses published during four decades of song—writing, this book offers a way of understanding what Brahms believed to be the right poetic basis for his immortal music.

Johannes Brahms's much—loved solo songs continue to be enjoyed in recordings and on recital stages all over the world. This book provides a wealth of information on the poets whose words he set, many of whom are still unfamiliar.A substantial introduction explores the multiple meanings song—poetry hel...