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The Genius Of Valhalla: The Life Of Reginald Goodall
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The Life Of Enigmatic Wagner Conductor, Reginald Goodall, By The Author Of The Acclaimed Thomas Beecham: An Obsession With Music, Newly Available In Paperback.When Sir Reginald Goodall Died In 1990, At The Age Of 88, He Had Already Acquired Cult Status And Was Considered One Of The Greatest Wagner Conductors Of Our Times. Although He Had Conducted The Premire Of Benjamin Britten'S Peter Grimes In 1945 And Was Admired By Erich Kleiber And Otto Klemperer, He Suffered Years Of Neglect Until His Triumphant Return To Conduct Die Meistersinger At Sadler'S Wells In 1968.John Lucas, Author Of Theacclaimed Thomas Beecham: An Obsession With Music, Examines The Mysteries Of Goodall'S Early Career, His Mosleyite Sympathies, His Remarkable Late Flowering And The Fame Of His Last 20 Years. Drawing Upon Letters And Diaries As Well As Extensive Interviews With Friends And Colleagues, Lucas Pieces Together The Life Of This Enigmatic, Selfeffacing Figure A Great Wagner Conductor In A Tradition Stretching Back Through Knappertsbusch And Karl Muckto Hans Richter.Previously Available As Reggie: The Life Of Reginald Goodall Now Available For The First Time In Paperback With A New Preface And Introduction. Published In Association With The Peter Moores Foundation.
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- Q: What is 'The Genius of Valhalla: The Life of Reginald Goodall' about? A: This book explores the life of Reginald Goodall, a renowned Wagner conductor, detailing his early career, personal beliefs, and significant achievements, particularly his later years of fame.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Lucas, who is also known for his work on 'Thomas Beecham: An Obsession with Music'.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 15, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Genius of Valhalla' have? A: The book contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under History & Criticism.
- Q: Is this book a new edition or a reprint? A: This is a newly available paperback edition that includes a new Preface and Introduction.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of John Lucas? A: Readers can expect a well-researched narrative that combines biographical details with insightful analysis, enriched by letters, diaries, and interviews.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is described as illustrated.
- Q: Where is this book shipped from? A: Orders for this book are dispatched from a UK warehouse the next working day.