Mendelssohn / Mozelle Moshansky.
| Author/creator | Moshansky, Mozelle |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Omnibus Press, 1984. |
| Description | 144 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Illustrated lives of the great composers Illustrated lives of the great composers. ^A457302 |
| Contents | Beginnings -- Childhood and youth -- The St. Matthew Passion -- New horizons -- The grand tour -- Alarums and excursions -- Cécile -- Son and stranger -- Victoria and Albert, Jenny Lind, Elijah -- Envoi. |
| Abstract | The author examines the formative years of Mendelssohn; then focuses on his grand tour of Europe, the Leipzig period and the unprecedented success of Mendelssohn's visits to England, where he composed Elijah, his Violin Concerto in E minor and a number of his songs without words. Copious use is made of Mendelssohn's extensive letters and diaries, so that the composer comes alive, as it were, in his own words. There are also the recollections of his friends and fellow musicians. Further colour is lent to the narrative by the inclusion of contemporary notices, a selection of old engravings and of paintings, several by Mendelssohn himself. |
| General note | Reprint. First published by Midas Books in 1982. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliography (page 7) and index. |
| LCCN | 95182064 |
| ISBN | 0895242079 (U.S.) |
| ISBN | 0711902526 (U.K.) |
| ISBN | 0825623146 (U.S. : p. 4 of cover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.M5 M84 1984 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |