German song / by Elisabeth Schumann
1948, First Edition. London : M. Parrish. Peter Porter's copy. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #469734
Physical description; 71 pages illustrations (some color), portraits, music 23 cm. Notes; "The translation from Madame Schumann's manuscript in German is by D. Millar Craig." Text in English. Contents; All that has life and breath -- Melody, gaiety, passion and tears -- The tender heart -- A spirit merged in nature's -- The words come first -- Freedom, melody and feeling -- The wealth of the heritage -- On the interpreation of song. Subjects; Songs, German History and criticism. Songs, German. Vocal music.
Price: €21.00