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The life of Haydn / David Wyn Jones.

Author/creator Wyn Jones, David
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Descriptionix, 253 pages : illustrations, maps, music ; 23 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Musical lives
Musical lives. ^A389495
Contents God and country -- Serving princes -- Italian opera at Esterháza -- My misfortune is that I live in the country -- London-Vienna-London -- Viennese composer, European composer -- Gone is all my strength.
Abstract Presenting a fresh perspective on the life and work of Joseph Haydn, this biography probes the darker side of Haydn's personality, his commercial opportunism and double dealing, his penny-pinching and his troubled marriage.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 229-242) and index.
LCCN 2008053622
ISBN9780521895743 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN052189574X (hardback : alk. paper)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.H4 W96 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold