Hugo Wolf - Das Leben und das Lied. Biographie

Music is his hope and saviour' - Decsey's biography of the extraordinary composer Hugo Wolf is characterized by a deep understanding and passion for the work of the virtuoso genius. Wolf is accompanied from his childhood and youth until his tragic and early end. Brilliant analyses of his works and sensitive character studies make this biography a jewel that is still held in high esteem by experts today. Attached are detailed lists of his estate works from his youth and the times when his works were created. Ernst Decsey (1870-1941) studied law and music and worked as a music critic for various Austrian newspapers from 1899. In addition to his employment as a journalist, he was also active as a freelance writer. Especially for his biographies of musicians he became well known outside Austria. - Already al.