Heddle Nash
Singing Against the Tide
Published on 20. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-9565996-0-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this lively biography, Eleanor Allen captures both the spirit of an era emerging from the shadow of international war, and the vibrant life of London's inter-war music scene, placing Heddle Nash at its flourishing epicentre. The book documents Nash's career - from his humble beginnings in South London to his glamorous months on the Milanese stage - and also touches on the most important moments of Nash's personal life: from his shattering experiences in the trenches of World War One, his reaction to the tragic death of his most glamorous co-star Anny Ahlers, and his months in Australia and New Zealand, where he would wow audiences who were literally on the other side of the world.
Reviews / Votes
'beautifully researched... The author has succeeded in bringing him to life, including his values and beliefs...a thoroughly entertaining and informative read' THE RECORD COLLECTOR 'His capacity for hard work, humour, and a dedication to the highest standards of artistry shine out of Eleanor Allen's biography... She places Nash expertly in the musical and social context of his times' OPERA "It is an engaging piece of work: the phrase 'rollicking good read' comes to mind... Here you will find all you would ever reasonably want to know about a fine English artist set against the background of musical life and circumstances in England at the time - and that to me is priceless." "Definitely recommended!" -- Martin Bird Elgar Society BulletinMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haus Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-9565996-0-5 (9780956599605)
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