Franz Liszt: A Chronicle of His Life in Pictures and Documents (English and German Edition) - Hardcover

Burger, Ernst

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9780691091334: Franz Liszt: A Chronicle of His Life in Pictures and Documents (English and German Edition)
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ISBN 10: 0691091331 ISBN 13: 9780691091334
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr, 1989

Synopsis

A documentary biography of the admired performer and composer presents new information on his life and work, testimonies of his contemporaries, and an exceptional range of illustrations

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A concert pianist and teacher based in Munich, Burger seeks to rescue Liszt (1811-1886) from those who would trivialize his music or deny him a place among the greatest composers. This invaluable documentary study splices into the biographical text 650 illustrations (many rare or hitherto unpublished) and a wealth of source documents such as letters, memoirs and reviews, along with chronologies of the fiery virtuoso's life and works. Burger clears up myths surrounding Liszt, such as the claim that Cosima ignored her father during his dying days. Through paintings, lithographs, scores, programs, photographs and cartoons, Liszt springs to life as we follow his tours as child prodigy, his relationships with women, his involvement in Saint-Simonian Christian socialism and his retirement from the concert stage at age 35 to become the most independent of Romantic composers, a lifelong exile.
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This massive coffee-table biography is a treasure chest of photos, paintings, and documents, many of which appear for the first time. The book design and layout are sumptuous, and the reproductions are of the finest quality. The text clearly plays second fiddle, yet contains some fascinating material, including excerpts from previously unpublished letters. Perhaps the most useful feature of the book is its scrupulous attention to chronology: a boldface year appears as a running head on each page, and parallel columns labeled "Life" and "Work" trace Liszt's achievements in great detail. The text is written for the general reader; for new insights on the music, readers should look elsewhere. A beautiful and valuable addition to any Liszt collection.
- Larry Lipkis, UCLA
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Publisher
Princeton Univ Pr
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0691091331
ISBN 13 
9780691091334
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
358
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