The Virtuoso Liszt |
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Author:
| Gooley, Dana |
Series title: | New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-10872-0 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $58.95 |
Book Description:
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The greatest vituoso career in history--that of Franz Liszt - has been told in countless biographies. But what does that c areer look like when viewed from the perspective of European cultural history? This is the first book to examine in depth how Liszt's contemporaries perceived him and interpreted his significance. Dana Gooley explains how the cultural context of his concert career contributed to his unprecedented popularity and focuses on controversies Liszt provoked in the press....
More DescriptionThe greatest vituoso career in history--that of Franz Liszt - has been told in countless biographies. But what does that c areer look like when viewed from the perspective of European cultural history? This is the first book to examine in depth how Liszt's contemporaries perceived him and interpreted his significance. Dana Gooley explains how the cultural context of his concert career contributed to his unprecedented popularity and focuses on controversies Liszt provoked in the press. The book contains many new insights about Liszt's highly original performing style.