| Series |
Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 114
Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 114. ^A231525
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| Contents |
Preface / by Jeffrey Bell-Hanson -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Felix Weingartner, the first modern conductor -- Erich Leinsdorf, the composer's advocate -- The Braunschweig scores -- Appendices. Guide to abbreviations used in the tables. Table 1: Symphony no. 1 in C, op. 21 ; Table 2: Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36 ; Table 3: Symphony no. 3 in E flat, op. 55, "Eroica" ; Table 4: Symphony no. 4 in B flat, op. 60. |
| Abstract |
Felix Weingartner and Erich Leinsdorf were among the most respected orchestral conductors of the first and second halves of the twentieth century, respectively. They were particularly noted for their concern with the Viennese Classical composers, above all Beethoven. The author has done all conductors a great service by bringing this volume to fruition. The annotations from this set of scores are at once a window into the past and provide a thought-provoking challenge for contemporary performers. They have been transcribed here with considerable care and clarity. The author's insightful comments in the introductory material display his usual attention to details both of the material at hand and its historical context. Most important, this book prompts modern conductors to revisit the ideas of two of the greatest musical statesmen of a past generation, ideas that have recently been neglected in the effort to pursue an often elusive authenticity. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-129) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005041513 |
| ISBN | 0773461973 |
