Widor : a life beyond the Toccata / John R. Near.
| Author/creator | Near, John Richard |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2011. |
| Description | xxiv, 588 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Eastman studies in music, 1071-9989 Eastman studies in music. ^A494093 |
| Contents | Widor's ancestry, musical education, and heritage (1844-63) -- The first creative period (1864-79) -- The years of mastery (1880-94) -- The twilight of Widor's compositional career (1895-1909) -- Mr. Widor, member of the Institute of France (1910-37) -- Appendixes. Published literary works ; List of musical works ; A cross-section of musicians during Widor's life ; Chronology. |
| Abstract | The book brings to light the life and work of one of France's most distinguished musicians in the most complete biography in any language of Charles-Marie Widor. He is considered one of the greatest organists of his time, a prolific composer in nearly every genre, professor of organ and composition at the Paris Conservatory, academician and administrator at the Institute of France, journalist, conductor, music editor, scholar, correspondent, inspired visionary, and man of deep culture. An appendix constitutes the most complete listing ever compiled of Widor's oeuvre. Each work is dated as accurately as possible and includes the publisher, plate number, dedicatee, and relevant commentary. Another appendix lists Widor's complete published writings, other than the scores of press reviews he penned over several decades. This book illuminates the life and work of one of France's most distinguished yet neglected musicians of the belle epoque. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 561-572) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010038177 |
| ISBN | 9781580463690 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | 158046369X (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.W648 N44 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |