Maestro Myth: Great Conductors in Pursuit of Power
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Almost ten years after its original publication, The Maestro Myth continues to enthrall readers with its insightful look into the lives and careers of the world's most celebrated conductors. Rich in historical and biographical texture, Lebrecht's masterful chronicle considers the clout and character of every famous conductor from Richard Strauss to Herbert von Karajan to Leonard Bernstein to Simon Rattle. And in portraying the politics and inflated economics surrounding the podiums of today's international classical music scene, the author investigates the awesome power of superagents, the obstacles faced by blacks, women, and gays, and the mounting crisis in a profession where genuine talent grows ever scarcer.
Author: Norman Lebrecht
Format: Paperback, 393 pages
Published: 2001, Kensington Publishing, United States
Genre: The Occult & Mythology
Almost ten years after its original publication, The Maestro Myth continues to enthrall readers with its insightful look into the lives and careers of the world's most celebrated conductors. Rich in historical and biographical texture, Lebrecht's masterful chronicle considers the clout and character of every famous conductor from Richard Strauss to Herbert von Karajan to Leonard Bernstein to Simon Rattle. And in portraying the politics and inflated economics surrounding the podiums of today's international classical music scene, the author investigates the awesome power of superagents, the obstacles faced by blacks, women, and gays, and the mounting crisis in a profession where genuine talent grows ever scarcer.