基本説明
An indispensable resource on Samuel Barber's complete oeuvre - more than 100 published and nearly twice as many unpublished compositions with an abundance of information on song texts, first performances, genesis of composition, duration, revisions, editions, arrangements, selected discography of historical and contemporary recordings, and deatiled description of the hundreads of holograph manuscripts, sketches, drafts, and significant publisher's proofs founded in libraries and private collections throughout the United States.
Full Description
Samuel Barberpublication to list the entire musical output of one of the most beloved and frequently performed American composers. In this exhaustive study, renowned Barber biographer Barbara Heyman chronologically lists and details more than 100 published and nearly twice as many unpublished works - some until now unknown. Each entry includes information about first performances, commissions, and the circumstances and inspiration of the composition; the texts of songs; a musical extract containing the opening measures of each work, movement, or major aria; duration, revisions, editions, arrangements, and a select discography of historical and contemporary performances. The descriptions of manuscript sources provide details about the hundreds of holograph manuscripts, sketches, drafts, and significant publisher'sproofs with Barber's corrections. Entries are enhanced by Heyman's extensive commentary, which draws from Barber's correspondence, interviews, and diaries. Useful appendices to the catalogue comprise a register of works by genre; an alphabetical directory of works; an index of first lines of vocalworks; a listing by nationality of authors and translators of texts set by Barber; and a comprehensive discography.This thematic catalogue is an invaluable guide for musicians, scholars, and students, providing an essential foundation for any serious study of Barber and his music.
Contents
PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; ORGANIZATION OF THE CATALOG;
