Raymond Leppard On Music: An Anthology Of Critical And Personal Writings
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Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
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Compiled and edited by Thomas P. Lewis, Raymond Leppard on Music: An Anthology of Critical and Personal Writings presents a rich collection of essays, program notes, and reflections drawn from the distinguished career of conductor and harpsichordist Raymond Leppard. The anthology chronicles Leppard's deeply informed perspectives on a sweeping range of musical subjects, from Baroque performance practice and operatic repertoire to the nature of interpretation and the role of the conductor. Written with the eloquence and authority of a consummate musician-scholar, the pieces balance rigorous critical thinking with warmly personal anecdotes, offering readers both intellectual depth and an intimate window into a remarkable artistic life. Music lovers, performers, and scholars alike will find the collection an indispensable document of twentieth-century musical thought, illuminating how one of Britain's most celebrated musicians understood and shaped the classical tradition.
Author: Thomas P. Lewis
Format: Hardback
Published: 1993, Pro/Am Music Resources, Inc.
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Compiled and edited by Thomas P. Lewis, Raymond Leppard on Music: An Anthology of Critical and Personal Writings presents a rich collection of essays, program notes, and reflections drawn from the distinguished career of conductor and harpsichordist Raymond Leppard. The anthology chronicles Leppard's deeply informed perspectives on a sweeping range of musical subjects, from Baroque performance practice and operatic repertoire to the nature of interpretation and the role of the conductor. Written with the eloquence and authority of a consummate musician-scholar, the pieces balance rigorous critical thinking with warmly personal anecdotes, offering readers both intellectual depth and an intimate window into a remarkable artistic life. Music lovers, performers, and scholars alike will find the collection an indispensable document of twentieth-century musical thought, illuminating how one of Britain's most celebrated musicians understood and shaped the classical tradition.