The Maestro Myth: Great Conductors in Pursuit of Power
- ISBN-10
- 0806520884
- ISBN-13
- 9780806520889
- Category
- Conducting
- Pages
- 420
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Citadel Press
- Author
- Norman Lebrecht
Description
Nearly ten years after its original publication, The Maestro Myth continues to enthrall readers with its insightful look into the lives and careers of the world's most celebrated conductors. Now updated and including two new chapters, this volume portrays the politics and inflated economics surrounding the podiums of today's international classical music scene, and the obstacles faced by blacks, women, and gays. From Richard Strauss to Herbert von Karajan to Leonard Bernstein to Simon Rattle, The Maesto Myth examines the world of classical music and the mounting crisis in a profession where genuine talent grows ever scarcer. It is a must-have resource for music aficiionados as well as anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes lives of these music masters. Book jacket.
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