Franz Liszt - Couverture souple

Morrison, Bryce

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1780388713 ISBN 13 : 9781780388717

Editeur : Omnibus Press, 2014

Synopsis

Arguably the greatest of all piano virtuosi, Liszt was one of the few composers of his day who had the technique to perform his own compositions. A child prodigy pianist who could read music before he could recite the alphabet, Franz Liszt is one of the most outrageously gifted and most controversial figures in classical music. Unconventional in both his approach to composing and his personal life, he had a reputation for courting hostility and riding rough-shod over other people's feelings, particularly those of his musical peers. This lavishly illustrated book chronicles Liszt's life and times with the help of many rare photographs and contemporary prints. With numerous quotations from the people who knew him best, extracts from personal letters and diaries, this remarkable book gives an intimate picture of the composer's private life, and also investigates the complex religious and emotional forces which inspired his music. Includes a CD featuring a selection of recordings by the composer.

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À propos de l?auteur

Bryce Morrison is considered among the world's leading authorities on piano performance. He has broadcast extensively for the BBC and has made over fifty contributions to the most recent edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He holds five degrees in music and literature and was recently awarded an honorary ARAM at the Royal Academy of Music.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Omnibus Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1780388713
• ISBN 13: 9781780388717
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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