A Critical Analysis of Schubert's Song Cycle "The Maid of the Mill" Page: 1
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CH APTER I
INTRODUCTION
Statement of the Problem
The significance of a complete analysis of Schubert's
orchestral larger works is self-evident to musicians and
scholars. In the literature today one may find adequate
analysis of many of the larger choral and orchestral works
of the various masters, but rarely is it possible for one
to secure a scholarly and intelligent analysis and inter-
pretation of the smaller forms, especially the vocal works.
Perhaps the reason for this state is the lack of interest
in many of the aspects and phases of song literature as
vocalists and teachers have probably been more concerned
with the artistic rendition of the songs rather than an
academic approach. But with the turn of the present dec-
ade, a decided interest has become apparent in musicolog-
ical scholarship and the present study is but one evidence
of the trend toward critical and academic analysis of
smaller forms heretofore omitted in music literature.
Modern teachers and students are most generally
vitally interested in self-improvement. It is necessary
only to note the wide interest becoming apparent through
the reflection of interest in current periodicals and
books devoted to the critical analysis of the music which1
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Carr, Ruth, 1917-. A Critical Analysis of Schubert's Song Cycle "The Maid of the Mill", thesis, August 1941; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699560/m1/4/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .