The Swan That Will Never Die
The ballet we’ll watch today is known by two names – The Swan and The Dying Swan. The second title seems to be more expressive, and more accurate; nevertheless, it has failed to displace the first one. There are good…
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Schubert in Love: the Fantasia in F minor for Pianoforte Duet, D.940
Franz Schubert wasn’t blessed with happy love. The composer twice experienced deep affection for women who were above him in social status. One of them returned his feelings, yet they couldn’t marry; another treated him as a friendly acquaintance. Schubert’s…