Inaugural-Dissertation-Berlin. / Lebenslauf. "Einleitung und 1. Capitel ... Die ganze Arbeit erscheint im Verlage von E. Ebering, Berlin."

"Thesis presented ... for the degree of doctor of philosophy."--Pref. / "Chronological list of Schlegel's early writings, with the periodicals in which they appeared": p. 49.

"Thesis presented ... for the degree of doctor of philosophy."--Pref. / "Chronological list of Schlegel's early writings, with the periodicals in which they appeared": p. 49.

The purpose of this investigation is to examine Reichardt's reasons for his development of the genre Liederspiel. A brief biographical sketch of Reichardt reveals an innovative character who was responsible for several developments within the history of music. The Liederspiel was particularly affected by the French vaudeville. However, an investigation into the character of each shows that they are really quite different. A translation of an article by Reichardt from the Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitun discloses the purpose of the composer in his presentation of the Liederspiel to the public. The first Liederspiel was Liebe und Treue and was a complete success. The libretto and piano vocal score shows the construction of liebe und Treueand an English translation aids in its understanding.