Book of Musical Anecdotes

Book of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Norman Lebrecht

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1985-12

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 0029187109

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A collection of anecdotes about great composers and performers, as told by themselves, their friends and loved ones, and their colleagues; arranged chronologically by date of birth, from approximately 991 to 1928.


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Download or read book Book of Musical Anecdotes written by Norman Lebrecht and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1985-12 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of anecdotes about great composers and performers, as told by themselves, their friends and loved ones, and their colleagues; arranged chronologically by date of birth, from approximately 991 to 1928.


The Book of Musical Anecdotes

The Book of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Norman Lebrecht

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780751502992

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Here is one of the most enjoyable and illuminating books ever published for the music lover, a feast of delightful anecdotes that reveal the all-too-human side of the great composers and performers. There are stories of appetites (Handel eating dinner for three), embarrassments (Brahms falling asleep as Liszt plays), oddities (Bruckner's dog being trained to howl at Wagner), and devotions (a lovely admirer disrobing in tribute to Puccini). There are memorable accounts of Stravinsky telling Proust how much he hates Beethoven, of Tchaikovsky's first bewildering telephone call, of Dvorak's strange love of pigeons, and of Verdi's intricate maneuvering to keep the now-famous melody of "La donna e mobile" top secret. There is also wonderful trivia (Beethoven loved to cat "bread soup" made with ten raw eggs), along with eccentric strategies (Verdi, disturbed by the sound of street organs playing arias from his operas, hired them all for a season and kept them locked in a room). There are examples of musicians munificent generosity (Haydn called Mozart "the greatest composer known to me, either in person or by name"), and scathing dismissal ("Have you heard any Stockhausen?" the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham was asked. "No," he replied, "but I believe I have trodden in some"). Collected from thousands of books, articles, and unpublished manuscripts (with historical sources provided in extensive notes), these anecdotes appear in their original form, throwing fresh light on familiar figures in the musical hall of fame. For browsing, reading, research and amusement, this book is a grand entertainment for concert-goers, record-buyers, operamanes, gossips and music lovers everywhere.


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Download or read book The Book of Musical Anecdotes written by Norman Lebrecht and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is one of the most enjoyable and illuminating books ever published for the music lover, a feast of delightful anecdotes that reveal the all-too-human side of the great composers and performers. There are stories of appetites (Handel eating dinner for three), embarrassments (Brahms falling asleep as Liszt plays), oddities (Bruckner's dog being trained to howl at Wagner), and devotions (a lovely admirer disrobing in tribute to Puccini). There are memorable accounts of Stravinsky telling Proust how much he hates Beethoven, of Tchaikovsky's first bewildering telephone call, of Dvorak's strange love of pigeons, and of Verdi's intricate maneuvering to keep the now-famous melody of "La donna e mobile" top secret. There is also wonderful trivia (Beethoven loved to cat "bread soup" made with ten raw eggs), along with eccentric strategies (Verdi, disturbed by the sound of street organs playing arias from his operas, hired them all for a season and kept them locked in a room). There are examples of musicians munificent generosity (Haydn called Mozart "the greatest composer known to me, either in person or by name"), and scathing dismissal ("Have you heard any Stockhausen?" the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham was asked. "No," he replied, "but I believe I have trodden in some"). Collected from thousands of books, articles, and unpublished manuscripts (with historical sources provided in extensive notes), these anecdotes appear in their original form, throwing fresh light on familiar figures in the musical hall of fame. For browsing, reading, research and amusement, this book is a grand entertainment for concert-goers, record-buyers, operamanes, gossips and music lovers everywhere.


A Book of Musical Anecdotes

A Book of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Frederick James Crowest

Publisher:

Published: 1878

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes

Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Nicholas Slonimsky

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1135368600

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Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this utterly engaging kaleidoscope of skewed tales on the world of Classical music. It dishes out a marvelous feast of tales served up by a master storyteller whose reach extends around the world and to the beginnings of civilization.


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Download or read book Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes written by Nicholas Slonimsky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this utterly engaging kaleidoscope of skewed tales on the world of Classical music. It dishes out a marvelous feast of tales served up by a master storyteller whose reach extends around the world and to the beginnings of civilization.


The Little Book of Music Anecdotes

The Little Book of Music Anecdotes

Author: Helen L. Kaufmann

Publisher:

Published: 1948

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Little Book of Music Anecdotes written by Helen L. Kaufmann and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


A Book Of Musical Anecdotes

A Book Of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Frederick James Crowest

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020968815

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Filled with fascinating stories and interesting trivia about some of history's most famous musicians and composers, this book is a delight for music lovers everywhere. From Mozart to Beethoven to Chopin, it provides a unique glimpse into the lives and works of some of the past's greatest musical figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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Download or read book A Book Of Musical Anecdotes written by Frederick James Crowest and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with fascinating stories and interesting trivia about some of history's most famous musicians and composers, this book is a delight for music lovers everywhere. From Mozart to Beethoven to Chopin, it provides a unique glimpse into the lives and works of some of the past's greatest musical figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Schirmer Pronouncing Pocket Manual of Musical Terms

Schirmer Pronouncing Pocket Manual of Musical Terms

Author: Nicolas Slonimsky

Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 9780825672231

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This handy guide has been expanded and adapted to cover all facets of music to meet the changing needs of today's musician. All of the latest musical terms, musical instruments, and performers have been added to this edition.


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Download or read book Schirmer Pronouncing Pocket Manual of Musical Terms written by Nicolas Slonimsky and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy guide has been expanded and adapted to cover all facets of music to meet the changing needs of today's musician. All of the latest musical terms, musical instruments, and performers have been added to this edition.


Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes

Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Nicholas Slonimsky

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1135368678

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Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this utterly engaging kaleidoscope of skewed tales on the world of Classical music. It dishes out a marvelous feast of tales served up by a master storyteller whose reach extends around the world and to the beginnings of civilization.


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Download or read book Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes written by Nicholas Slonimsky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this utterly engaging kaleidoscope of skewed tales on the world of Classical music. It dishes out a marvelous feast of tales served up by a master storyteller whose reach extends around the world and to the beginnings of civilization.


Those Amazing Musical Instruments!

Those Amazing Musical Instruments!

Author: Genevieve Helsby

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1402208251

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"Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.


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Download or read book Those Amazing Musical Instruments! written by Genevieve Helsby and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.


A Book of Musical Anecdotes

A Book of Musical Anecdotes

Author: Frederick James Crowest

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781295038466

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A Book Of Musical Anecdotes: From Every Available Source, Volume 2; A Book Of Musical Anecdotes: From Every Available Source; Frederick James Crowest Frederick James Crowest R. Bentley and son, 1878 Music


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Download or read book A Book of Musical Anecdotes written by Frederick James Crowest and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A Book Of Musical Anecdotes: From Every Available Source, Volume 2; A Book Of Musical Anecdotes: From Every Available Source; Frederick James Crowest Frederick James Crowest R. Bentley and son, 1878 Music