Rita Steblin Livres

This comprehensive reference explores the distinctive musical key characteristics across the baroque, classical, and romantic periods. It offers an updated analysis of how key signatures and tonalities influenced the composition styles of these eras, making it an essential resource for musicians and musicologists. The book delves into the historical context and theoretical frameworks that shaped the music of these influential periods.

The collection of letters between Countess Josephine Brunsvik-Deym and her husband offers a glimpse into the life of a noblewoman in early 19th-century Vienna. These letters, rich in detail, reveal her intelligence, musicality, and the challenges of her role as a wife and mother. The correspondence also highlights her connection to Beethoven, who taught her piano and frequently performed in her home. The edition includes official documents, family memoirs, and biographical insights into Joseph Deym and the Brunsvik family, enriching the historical context.

Untersuchung zum adeligen Leben im Wien der Beethovenzeit anhand der Tagebücher des Grafen Johann Nepomuk Chotek. Chotek war bei vielen adeligen Festivitäten, Salons und Hauskonzerten anwesend und schildert sie ausführlich, auch Beethovens Auftritte bzw. Präsentationen seiner Musik. Das Buch bietet auch Einblicke zu neuen Uraufführungsdaten, die zuvor unbekannt waren.