Overview

The collection of essays in this volume offer an overview of Schubertian reception, interpretation and analysis.

Part I: Schubert's Alterity

Part I surveys the issue of Schubert‘s alterity concentrating on his history and biography.

Part II: Interpretative Strategies

Following on from the overarching dualities of Schubert explored in the first section, Part II focuses on interpretative strategies and hermeneutic positions.

Part III: Theoretical Approaches

Part III assesses the diversity of theoretical approaches concerning Schubert‘s handling of harmony and tonality.

Final Parts: Reception of Instrumental Music and Song

The last two parts address the reception of his instrumental music and song.

This volume highlights the complexity and diversity of Schubertian scholarship as well as the overarching concerns raised by discrete fields of research in this area.