True Artist and True Friend by Christopher Fifield

True Artist and True Friend by Christopher Fifield

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Giving an insight into Hans Richter and the musical life of his age, this biography contains hitherto unpublished letters from many musicians and composers and an appendix, giving an analysis of his works - a portrait of the man who established the art and profession of the modern conductor.

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True Artist and True Friend by Christopher Fifield

Giving an insight into Hans Richter and the musical life of his age, this biography contains hitherto unpublished letters from many musicians and composers and an appendix, giving an analysis of his works - a portrait of the man who established the art and profession of the modern conductor.
Christopher Fifield is a conductor and music historian with particular interest in British and German nineteenth century orchestral music and opera. His pioneering books include biographies of Max Bruch and Hans Richter, Letters and Diaries of Kathleen Ferrier and a history of Ibbs & Tillett.
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ISBN 13 9780198161578
ISBN 10 0198161573
Title True Artist and True Friend
Author Christopher Fifield
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1993-04-01
Number of pages 539
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.