Exploring the life and works of Carl Maria von Weber, the book delves into his significant contributions to German Romantic and Nationalist music. It offers critical insights into Weber's masterpieces while contextualizing them within the broader movements of Romanticism and Nationalism in Germany. Through this lens, readers gain a deeper understanding of how Weber's music not only reflects his personal journey but also embodies the cultural shifts of his time.
Joseph E. Morgan Livres


Carl Maria von Weber
- 328pages
- 12 heures de lecture
In Carl Maria von Weber: Oberon and the Cosmopolitanism in the Early German Romantic, Joseph E. Morgan tracks the development of Weber's musical style across his career, within the cultural context of Germany's romantic period. This discussion with analyses features multiple musical examples and culminates with Weber's last and long-misunderstood work.