Malcolm Sargent: A Biography
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Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
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Charles Reid's authoritative biography chronicles the life of Sir Malcolm Sargent, one of Britain's most celebrated and charismatic conductors of the twentieth century. Malcolm Sargent: A Biography traces his remarkable rise from a modest upbringing in Stamford, Lincolnshire, to the glittering heights of the international concert stage, where he became the principal conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and a beloved figurehead of the BBC Proms. Reid presents a vivid and nuanced portrait of a man whose flamboyant personality, meticulous musicianship, and tireless dedication made him both a public icon and a complex private figure. Written with warmth and scholarly rigor, the narrative illuminates Sargent's enduring relationships with the great orchestras and soloists of his era, as well as the personal tragedies — including the death of his daughter — that shaped his indomitable spirit. This is an essential read for lovers of classical music history and anyone captivated by the drama of a life lived entirely in service to music.
Author: Charles Reid
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, Hamish Hamilton
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Charles Reid's authoritative biography chronicles the life of Sir Malcolm Sargent, one of Britain's most celebrated and charismatic conductors of the twentieth century. Malcolm Sargent: A Biography traces his remarkable rise from a modest upbringing in Stamford, Lincolnshire, to the glittering heights of the international concert stage, where he became the principal conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and a beloved figurehead of the BBC Proms. Reid presents a vivid and nuanced portrait of a man whose flamboyant personality, meticulous musicianship, and tireless dedication made him both a public icon and a complex private figure. Written with warmth and scholarly rigor, the narrative illuminates Sargent's enduring relationships with the great orchestras and soloists of his era, as well as the personal tragedies — including the death of his daughter — that shaped his indomitable spirit. This is an essential read for lovers of classical music history and anyone captivated by the drama of a life lived entirely in service to music.