The virtuoso conductors : the Central European tradition from Wagner to Karajan / Raymond Holden.
| Author/creator |
Holden, Raymond |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New Haven [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, ©2005. |
| Description | x, 370 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Richard Wagner, zukunftsdirigent -- 'The master-conductor Hans von Bulow' -- The magician of the podium: Arthur Nikisch -- The distiller's son: Gustav Mahler -- 'An unrecognised genius'? Felix Weingartner -- Richard III: Richard Strauss -- 'That greasy rascal Bruno Walter' -- A troubled mind: Otto Klemperer -- The transcendental Furtwangler -- 'Das wunder Karajan'. |
| Abstract | This book not only examines Wagner's career as a conductor and the principles of his musical performance, it also considers many of the greatest figures of the central European conducting tradition, including Bulow, Nikisch, Mahler, Weingartner, Richard Strauss, Walter, Klemperer, Furtwangler and Karajan. In each case Holden, himself a former professional conductor, traces their rise from apprenticeship to international acclaim, comparing rehearsal technique, use of the baton and eye contact, repertoire, tempo, recordings, style and performance practice. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-353) and index. |
| ISBN | 0300093268 (hbk.) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML402 .H65 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |