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The Life And Death Of Classical Music: Featuring The 100 Best And 20 Worst Recordings Ever Made
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In This Compulsively Readable, Fascinating, And Provocative Guide To Classical Music, Norman Lebrecht, One Of The Worlds Most Widely Read Cultural Commentators Tells The Story Of The Rise Of The Classical Recording Industry From Carusos First Notes To The Heyday Of Bernstein, Glenn Gould, Callas, And Von Karajan.Lebrecht Compellingly Demonstrates That Classical Recording Has Reached Its End Pointbut This Is Not Simply An Expos? Of Decline And Fall. It Is, For The First Time, The Full Story Of A Minor Art Form, Analyzing The Cultural Revolution Wrought By Schnabel, Toscanini, Callas, Rattle, The Three Tenors, And Charlotte Church. It Is The Story Of How Stars Were Made And Broken By The Record Business; How A War Criminal Conspired With A Concentrationcamp Victim To Create A Record Empire; And How Advancing Technology, Boardroom Wars, Public Credulity And Unscrupulous Exploitation Shaped The Musical Backdrop To Our Modern Lives. The Book Ends With A Suitable Shrine To Classical Recording: The Authors Critical Selection Of The 100 Most Important Recordingsand The 20 Most Appalling.Filled With Memorable Incidents And Unforgettable Personalitiesfrom Goddard Lieberson, Legendary Head Of Cbs Masterworks Who Signed His Letters As God; To Georg Solti, Who Turned The Chicago Symphony Into The Loudest Symphony On Earththis Is At Once The Captivating Story Of The Life And Death Of Classical Recording And An Opinioned, Insiders Guide To Appreciating The Genre, Now And For Years To Come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Life and Death of Classical Music'? A: The book explores the history and cultural impact of classical music recordings, detailing the rise of the recording industry and its influence on artists and audiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Norman Lebrecht, a prominent cultural commentator known for his insights into the world of classical music.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain an understanding of the evolution of classical music recordings, key figures in the industry, and an analysis of the most important and least favorable recordings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to classical music? A: Yes, the book is accessible and provides a captivating introduction to classical music, making it suitable for both newcomers and seasoned listeners.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Life and Death of Classical Music'? A: The book contains 324 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 10, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations? A: Yes, this is an illustrated edition, featuring images that complement the text.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of History & Criticism, specifically focusing on classical music.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author offer in this book? A: Lebrecht provides insider commentary on the classical music industry, highlighting both the achievements and failures of artists and the recording business.