1998, ISBN: 9780252029356

This widely awaited book is the first solid appraisal of the legendary career of Fritz Reiner (1888-1963), the eminent Hungarian-born conductor. Personally enigmatic and often described a… Mehr…

This widely awaited book is the first solid appraisal of the legendary career of Fritz Reiner (1888-1963), the eminent Hungarian-born conductor. Personally enigmatic and often described as difficult to work with, he was nevertheless renowned for the dynamic galvanization of the orchestras he led, a nearly unrivaled technical ability, and high professional standards. Reiner was also deeply committed to serious music in American life, especially through the promotion of new scores. Reiner's influnce in the United States began in the early 1920s and lasted until his death. In that time he served as musical director of the symphony orchestras in Cincinnati (1922-31), Pittsburgh (1938-48), and Chicago (1953-63). From 1931 to 1941 he was head of conducting at the Curtis Institute, Philadelphia, and from 1949 to 1953 he served as music director of the Metropolitan Opera. Following the formation of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1998, Reiner was included in the first round of inductees. Kenneth Morgan, who began collecting Reiner's recordings while still a schoolboy, has consulted printed and archival resources and undertaken new interviews with Reiner's associates, critics, and family. Fritz Reiner, Maestro and Martinet also offers the first close and systematic look at Reiner's recordings, interpretations, and musicality, providing a vivid characterization of Reiner's distinctive qualities as a conductor. A Reiner on CD discography lists recordings by orchestras or other groups that Reiner conducted. In Fritz Reiner, Maestro and Martinet, Kenneth Morgan paints a very real portrait of a man who was both his own worst enemy and one of the true titans of his profession--a judgmentonly now being echoed worldwide. Media >, [PU: University of Illinois Press]<

2005, ISBN: 9780252029356

University of Illinois Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, 310 Seiten, Publiziert: 2005-08-26T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 1.7 kg, Verkaufsrang: 68, Leiter, Klassisch, Komponisten & Musiker, Kun… Mehr…

University of Illinois Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, 310 Seiten, Publiziert: 2005-08-26T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 1.7 kg, Verkaufsrang: 68, Leiter, Klassisch, Komponisten & Musiker, Kunst & Literatur, Biografien & Erinnerungen, Kategorien, Bücher, Schauspieler & Entertainer, Klassik, Musikgenres, Film, Kunst & Kultur, Dirigieren, Theorie, Komposition & Performance, USA, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, University of Illinois Press, 2005<

2005, ISBN: 9780252029356

Hardcover, Gebraucht, Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service., [PU: University of Illinois Press]