Life with glorious John / by Evelyn Barbirolli.
| Author/creator | Rothwell, Evelyn |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Robson Books, 2002. |
| Description | xii, 302 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / by Michael Kennedy -- John's family and early life -- Evelyn's country childhood -- The birth of a conductor -- The making of an oboe player -- Freelancing in the 1930s -- The Scottish orchestra: and 'courting' -- Glyndebourne: the first years -- Marriage and honeymoon -- Journey to America: life in New York -- Vancouver holiday -- California: making music: Hollywood bowl -- A year of change: 1942-43 -- Journey home: forming the Halle... -- Early Halle years: 1943 onward -- Other possibilities -- The Halle's finest hour -- Australian jubilee -- Guest conducting and travelling -- Berlin -- Houston -- Working and recording -- Composers, influences, friends, staff -- Crickmore: an unhappy association -- Living with a great man -- After John -- Appendices. The art of conducting / by John Barbirolli ; Celebrations in Manchester for the centenary of John's birth ; Discography / by Malcolm Walker. |
| Abstract | The late Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970) is still regarded as one of the most accomplished conductors of all time. In 1939 John married Evelyn Rothwell, the oboist whose collection of anecdotes and impressions from her memories of life with John are wonderfully woven together here in this book. Evelyn recalls John's humble origins, which she juxtaposes with her own childhood and follows the making of Sir John's career with the events of his personal life. This book offers a unique insight into the life and mind of a celebrated conductor. Barbarolli's impression upon 20th century musical life is extraordinary and Evelyn's intimate portrait brings his contribution to classical music vividly to life. |
| Bibliography note | Includes discography (pages 228-292) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002483690 |
| ISBN | 1861054742 |
| ISBN | 9781861054746 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML422.B18 R68 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |