The Genius of Valhalla by John Lucas
The life of enigmatic Wagner conductor, Reginald Goodall, by the author of the acclaimed Thomas Beecham: An Obsession with Music, newly available in paperback.
Lucas's fine biography (which carries the benefit of access to plenty of personal Goodall material) will continue to stir curiosity far into the future* CLASSICAL MUSIC [Editor's Choice] *
Lucas gives a sympathetic yet judicious account of [Goodall]...The quality of research is high...and although the author clearly has a high personal regard for his subject there is no sense whatever of uncritical adulation. * WAGNER JOURNAL *
This is an inspiring story. * OPERA NEWS *
Superbly researched and sympathetic. * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
Engrossing and deeply affectionate. * THE SPECTATOR *
Marvellously informative. * OBSERVER *
An engrossing and informative read...I recommend this book with enthusiasm. * FANFARE *
Lucas gives a sympathetic yet judicious account of [Goodall]...The quality of research is high...and although the author clearly has a high personal regard for his subject there is no sense whatever of uncritical adulation. * WAGNER JOURNAL *
This is an inspiring story. * OPERA NEWS *
Superbly researched and sympathetic. * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
Engrossing and deeply affectionate. * THE SPECTATOR *
Marvellously informative. * OBSERVER *
An engrossing and informative read...I recommend this book with enthusiasm. * FANFARE *
John Lucas is an East of England-based investigative journalist. He was the chief crime correspondent for the region's major daily, _The Echo_, and his work now appears in national publications on a regular basis.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843835172 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843835177 |
| Title | The Genius of Valhalla |
| Author | John Lucas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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