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Bruno Walter: A World Elsewhere - Softcover

Ryding, Erik; Pechefsky, Rebecca

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9780803290082: Bruno Walter: A World Elsewhere
Softcover
ISBN 10: 080329008X ISBN 13: 9780803290082
Publisher: Bison Books, 2006

Synopsis

Bruno Walter (1876–1962), one of the twentieth century’s greatest conductors, lived a fascinating life in difficult times. This engrossing book is the first full-length biography of Walter in English. Born in Berlin, Walter began his long and eventful career in provincial theaters; his successes there led to positions at the premier opera houses of Berlin and Vienna. Then for a decade he served as Bavarian music director, conducting opera in three theaters and giving symphonic concerts.

Erik Ryding and Rebecca Pechefsky tell of Walter’s close friendship with Gustav Mahler, his relations with Thomas Mann and his family, and his romantic involvement with the soprano Delia Reinhardt. Ousted from Germany by the Nazi Party in 1933, he returned to Vienna, where he was artistic director of the State Opera until the Nazis again forced him out. He eventually emigrated to the United States, where he led the New York Philharmonic and other orchestras, developed a deep interest in the writings of Rudolf Steiner, and made touchstone recordings with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.

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About the Author

Erik Ryding is the managing editor of publications at Carnegie Hall. Rebecca Pechefsky is a freelance harpsichordist.

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Publisher
Bison Books
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
080329008X
ISBN 13 
9780803290082
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
496
Rating
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