
Liszt
Derek Watson(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 30. November 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-19-816499-9 (ISBN)
Description
Liszt's career at the centre of the Romantic Movement encompassed the legendary virtuoso tours, the composition and transcriptions which revolutionized the possibilities of the instrument, his important period as conductor in Weimar, his creation of new types of orchestral and choral music, his influence as a teacher, and his lifelong radical approach to harmony, tonality, and form. Derek Watson also examines Liszt's liberal religious philosophy, his artistic aesthetic, and his tireless efforts on behalf of fellow musicians, viewing him essentially as a cosmopolitan, pan-European figure, unique in the breadth of his travels and culture, who drew upon a richly diverse legacy of art, and who in turn left his mark on many different schools of composition. Areas of his music which have been hitherto ignored or forgotten are brought to light, and several myths and misunderstandings about the man and his art are exposed and exploded.
Reviews / Votes
an indispensable companion for students, scholars, performers and music lovers alike. * Music and Letters *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
8 pp black and white halftones, 70 music examples
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
601 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-816499-9 (9780198164999)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Freelance broadcaster, composer, pianist, and lecturer