Results for: books tagged ‘Musicians’
Peter Pears: Christopher Headington
This is the authorized biography of the English tenor Peter Pears. Pears made a unique contribution to twentieth-century music, not only as an interpreter of exceptional artistry and intelligence but ... More
Jacqueline du Pre: Elizabeth Wilson
Authorized by du Pré's husband, Daniel Barenboim, this is the fullest account yet of the life of the brilliant cellist, struck down in her prime by multiple sclerosis. Charting her ... More
On Playing the Flute: Johann Joachim Quantz
Johann Joachim Quantz's On Playing the Flute has long been recognized as one of the primary sources of information about eighteenth-century performance practice. In spite of its title, it is ... More
Menuhin: Humphrey Burton
This is the first full length, cradle-to-grave study of Yehudi Menuhin, one of the best known and best loved of the twentieth century's classical musicians. Menuhin was born in New ... More
The Veil of Order: Alfred Brendel and Martin Meyer
'I was not a child prodigy; indeed, I had none of the requisite qualities for making a successful career' - which has not prevented Alfred Brendel from becoming one of ... More
Orchestra: Richard Morrison
In 2004 the London Symphony Orchestra celebrates its hundredth birthday. The centenary finds the orchestra acclaimed as one of the best in the world, making music with the most charismatic ... More
Sviatoslav Richter: Bruno Monsaingeon
'To Richter (no first name necessary), warm greetings to the best pianist in the Soviet Union - indeed in the whole world.' ProkofievThroughout a life dedicated to music, Richter maintained ... More
A Musician's Alphabet: Susan Tomes
Have you ever wondered whether musicians notice the audience or are influenced by them? Wanted to know how performers might learn particularly difficult pieces? Thought about the terms ‘old’ and ... More
Mstislav Rostropovich: Cellist, Teacher, Legend: Elizabeth Wilson
In Class 19, Rostropovich was surrounded by an atmosphere of rapturous admiration, if not complete adulation. Whatever he did or said was received with delight and accepted without question. For ... More
The Sound of History: Roy Palmer
This wide-ranging survey, part-anthology, part-social history provides a unique study of popular song. Tender or harsh, fleeting or long-remembered, song has always been a vehicle for the expression of popular ... More
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