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Maestros Masterpieces and Madness
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Maestros Masterpieces and Madness is a sparkling expos of the strange truth and sheer brilliance behind the classical music recording industry. Leading music critic Norman Lebrecht charts its rise since the great Caruso's first gramophone bestseller of 1902 and predicts the industry's imminent doom in the face of schmaltzy crossover albums and new technology. From the imperious Karajan to the perfectionist Toscanini and charismatic Bernstein the leading figures are all here depicted in witty incisive pen portraits.
Including Lebrecht's own selections of 100 recorded masterpieces and twenty that should never have been made this is a compelling story of flamboyant maestros lifelong alliances disastrous personality clashes and entrepreneurial masterstrokes.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
352
Release Date:
2008-06-26
Publication Date:
2008-06-26
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0141028513
ISBN13:
9780141028514
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
420 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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