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Music, Sense and Nonsense: Collected Essays and Lectures

Alfred Brendel

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Description:"The mix of thoughtfulness and brilliance that irradiates [Brendel's] performances infuses these spirited essays."—Susan SontagAlfred Brendel, one of the greatest pianists of our time, is renowned for his masterly interpretations of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt, and has been credited with rescuing from oblivion the piano music of Schubert's last years. Far from having merely one string to his bow, however, Brendel is also one of the world's most remarkable writers on music—possessed of the rare ability to bring together the clarity and originality of expression that characterised his performances to the printed page.The definitive collection of his award-winning writings and essays, Music, Sense and Nonsense combines all of his work originally published in his two classic books, Musical Thoughts and Afterthoughts and Music Sounded Out, along with significant new material on a lifetime of recording, performance habits, and reflections on life and art.As well as providing stimulating reading, this new edition provides a unique insight into the exceptional mind of one of the outstanding musicians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Whether discussing Bach or Beethoven, Schubert or Schoenberg, Brendel's essays are both illuminating and challenging, a treasure for the specialist and the music lover alike.Alfred Brendel is known for his recordings, international concert appearances and writings. He has been credited with almost singlehandedly rescuing from oblivion the piano music of Schubert's last years. He was awarded an honorary knighthood in 1989.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Music, Sense and Nonsense: Collected Essays and Lectures. To get started finding Music, Sense and Nonsense: Collected Essays and Lectures, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "The mix of thoughtfulness and brilliance that irradiates [Brendel's] performances infuses these spirited essays."—Susan SontagAlfred Brendel, one of the greatest pianists of our time, is renowned for his masterly interpretations of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt, and has been credited with rescuing from oblivion the piano music of Schubert's last years. Far from having merely one string to his bow, however, Brendel is also one of the world's most remarkable writers on music—possessed of the rare ability to bring together the clarity and originality of expression that characterised his performances to the printed page.The definitive collection of his award-winning writings and essays, Music, Sense and Nonsense combines all of his work originally published in his two classic books, Musical Thoughts and Afterthoughts and Music Sounded Out, along with significant new material on a lifetime of recording, performance habits, and reflections on life and art.As well as providing stimulating reading, this new edition provides a unique insight into the exceptional mind of one of the outstanding musicians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Whether discussing Bach or Beethoven, Schubert or Schoenberg, Brendel's essays are both illuminating and challenging, a treasure for the specialist and the music lover alike.Alfred Brendel is known for his recordings, international concert appearances and writings. He has been credited with almost singlehandedly rescuing from oblivion the piano music of Schubert's last years. He was awarded an honorary knighthood in 1989.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Music, Sense and Nonsense: Collected Essays and Lectures. To get started finding Music, Sense and Nonsense: Collected Essays and Lectures, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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