The celebrated soprano, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, was pre-eminent in both opera and Lieder for more than 30 years. This biography explores her art in detail, sympathetically yet not uncritically, and provides an account of her life, including consideration of her ambivalent conduct in Nazi Germany, her relationships with colleagues such as Furtwaengler, Boehm and Karajan, and her marriage with the English recording impresario, Walter Legge. The book also contains a list of Schwarzkopf's performances and a selected discography. ...
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The celebrated soprano, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, was pre-eminent in both opera and Lieder for more than 30 years. This biography explores her art in detail, sympathetically yet not uncritically, and provides an account of her life, including consideration of her ambivalent conduct in Nazi Germany, her relationships with colleagues such as Furtwaengler, Boehm and Karajan, and her marriage with the English recording impresario, Walter Legge. The book also contains a list of Schwarzkopf's performances and a selected discography. Alan Jefferson's other books include studies of Richard Strauss, Sir Thomas Beecham and Lotte Lehmann.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With owner's name inside cover. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780575052789.
Add this copy of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf to cart. $37.53, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Victor Gollancz.
