Conductors on composers / John L. Holmes.

Author/creator Holmes, John L., 1925-
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, CT : Greenwood Press, 1993.
Descriptionxi, 272 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Abstract A commentary by 123 important conductors of the past and present on the music they perform, this work discloses insights on much of our classical concert and recorded repertoire. It reveals different approaches of these interpreters of great music and also sometimes surprising prejudices and enthusiasms. The material comes from hundreds of sources, mainly conductors' autobiographies and their critical writings, interviews with conductors, and biographical works, all interwoven into a cohesive narrative for each of the 71 composers covered. A companion to the author's Composers on Composers, this volume is similarly organized alphabetically by composer. Brief biographies are given of the conductors, and their remarks on the music can be traced via indexing.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 235-267) and index.
LCCN 92046514
ISBN0313277273 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML160 .H732 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold