Wolf songs

Author: Mosco Carner Xiaolan
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Publish Date: 1999-04-01
Features: Wolf's songs hold an important position in the development of German song. Although he is not a melody master like Schubert, Schumann, or Brahms, Dr. Mosco Carner tells us that Wolf's genius lies in "his concise depiction of piano motifs, his talent, and his meticulous and flexible handling of language." In this book, Dr. Mosco Carner discusses the development of Wolf's musical personality and explores his achievements in songwriting.