| |
Collections | Music Manuscripts & Printed Music |
|
| |
« Zoom this image |
279 of 819
« Previous | Next » |
| |
Zoom image |
|
|
| |
Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Winterreisse, D. 911
Autograph manuscript of the song cycle, 1827
24.5 x 31.5 cm
The Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection; Cary 215
See the whole manuscript »
See CORSAIR catalog record for this item »
These twenty-four songs, settings of poems by Wilhelm Müller, form what many consider to the greatest song cycle ever written. This manuscript actually consists of two separate documents. The first twelve songs are dated February 1827 and are a mixture of fair copies and heavily emended first versions. The remaining twelve songs, dated October 1827, are entirely in fair copy. Shortly after he completed Winterreise (Winter Journey) Schubert said to a friend that it cost him more effort than any of his other songs. "I like these songs more than all the rest," he added, "and you will come to like them as well."
About this department
List of works
Text only list
Search images
Order images
|
|
Top of page
© The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, (212) 685-0008
E-News |
Site Index |
Take a survey and help us improve your online experience.
Terms and Conditions
The programs of The Morgan Library & Museum are made possible with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Background images: Photography by Todd Eberle unless otherwise noted. © 2006 Todd Eberle.
