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Vienna, a guide to its music and musicians / Franz Endler ; translated by Leo Jecny ; foreword by Leonard Bernstein ; Reinhard G. Pauly, general editor.

Author/creator Endler, Franz, 1937-2002
Other author/creatorPauly, Reinhard G.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoPortland, Or. : Amadeus Press, ©1989.
Description120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Uniform titleMusik in Wien, Musik aus Wien. English
Contents The court chapel -- Music of the emperors -- Joseph Haydn -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Ludwig van Beethoven -- Franz Schubert -- The time of the minor masters -- Johann Strauss father and sons -- Johannes Brahms -- Anton Bruckner -- Gustav Mahler -- Arnold Schoenberg and his school -- The brothers Schrammel -- The Viennese popular song -- Franz Lehar and the silver age of operetta -- The musical present -- Great musicians as guests in Vienna -- The Vienna State Opera -- The Vienna Philharmonic -- The Vienna Symphony Orchestra -- Once more: the court chapel -- The Vienna Choir boys -- The Society of Friends of Music (Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde) in Vienna -- The Vienna Conceret Hall Society (Konzerthausgesellschaft) -- The Academy of Music and Performing Arts -- Musical walks.
Abstract Explores the rich history of the city's musical institutions and the illustrious composers and performers who have either called Vienna home or have had some significant connection with the "City of Music."
General noteTranslation of: Musik in Wien, Musik aus Wien.
Bibliography noteIncludes index.
LCCN 88007426
ISBN0931340160

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML246.8.V6 E5513 1989 ✔ Available Place Hold