Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony by David Benjamin Levy
This up-to-date book focuses on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, exploring the cultural and musical meanings that surround this powerful work of genius. The author includes an examination of interpretations of the work by prominent conductors, including Wagner, Mahler, and Weingartner.
"Levy operates from many perspectives - social, cultural, historical, and theoretical.. his scholarship is formidable and absolutely current." B. J. Murray, Choice
David Benjamin Levy is professor and chair, Department of Music, Wake Forest University, and visiting professor of musicology at the Eastman School of Music. He is a specialist in classic and romantic music and has lectured on Beethoven throughout the United States and Europe.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300099645 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300099649 |
| Title | Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony |
| Author | David Benjamin Levy |
| Series | Yale Music Masterworks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2003-12-11 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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