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Perspectives on Ernst Von Dohnanyi
James A. Grymes (Ed.)
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Description for Perspectives on Ernst Von Dohnanyi
Hardback. Editor(s): Grymes, James A. Num Pages: 126 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 504.
Although Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960) was considered by many of his contemporaries the greatest musician of his generation, his considerable musical legacy was largely ignored by the musical community in the latter half of the 20th Century. This was primarily the result of a regrettable trend in the arts that valued avant-garde compositional styles at the expense of the works of composers who remained faithful to the musical language of 19th Century Romanticism. Recent years, however, have brought revised assessments of Dohnányi, which disprove many of the misgivings and criticisms expressed by earlier scholars. Edited by a leading contemporary ... Read more
Although Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960) was considered by many of his contemporaries the greatest musician of his generation, his considerable musical legacy was largely ignored by the musical community in the latter half of the 20th Century. This was primarily the result of a regrettable trend in the arts that valued avant-garde compositional styles at the expense of the works of composers who remained faithful to the musical language of 19th Century Romanticism. Recent years, however, have brought revised assessments of Dohnányi, which disprove many of the misgivings and criticisms expressed by earlier scholars. Edited by a leading contemporary ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
126
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
504 g
Number of Pages
126
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810851252
SKU
V9780810851252
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About James A. Grymes (Ed.)
James A. Grymes is Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and President of the International Dohnányi Research Center.
Reviews for Perspectives on Ernst Von Dohnanyi
In 1920 Béla Bartók wrote: 'Musical life in Budapest today may be summed up in one name—Dohnyányi.' This giant of 20th-century Hungarian music, as composer, pianist, conductor and teacher, is largely forgotten today. Only one or two of his compositions are occasionally played, while there are few recordings of his phenomenal instrumental artistry. However, this valuable book should inspire many ... Read more