Dictators Of The Baton
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Book Overview
Dictators of the Baton is a comprehensive book written by David Ewen that explores the lives and careers of some of the most influential conductors in history. The book delves into the personalities, techniques, and legacies of these conductors and how they shaped the world of classical music.Ewen examines the lives of conductors such as Arturo Toscanini, Wilhelm Furtw�����ngler, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1163138649
ISBN13:9781163138649
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:340 Pages
Weight:1.69 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Excel on Pre WW 2 Conductors!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This fine book details the lives,stories, and music of many of the great conductors prior to the 2nd World War. Most interesting are the sections on Stokowski and the Phila Orchestra, followed by his work on Disney's FANTASIA, and Toscanini, a great maestro without a touch of arrogance, and a staunch anti-Fascist. Since this work was originally printed in the early 1940's, the conductors' views and experiences with Nazis and Fascists are of great interest as well!
Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
If you want to become familiar with some of the foremost conductors to ever live, then this is your book! Full of anecdotes and important biographical information. I finished this book in 2 sittings. It is an easy read and filled with humor and facts. I strongly reccommend this book to anyone interested in the field of conducting!
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