This book is the first biography of 20th-century pianist Rudolf Serkin, providing a narrative of Serkin's life with emphasis on his European roots and the impact of his move to America. Based on his personal papers and correspondence, as well as extensive interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, the authors focus on three key aspects of Serkin's work, particularly as it unfolded in America: his art and career as a pianist, his activities as a pedagogue, including his long association with the Curtis Institute in ...
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This book is the first biography of 20th-century pianist Rudolf Serkin, providing a narrative of Serkin's life with emphasis on his European roots and the impact of his move to America. Based on his personal papers and correspondence, as well as extensive interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, the authors focus on three key aspects of Serkin's work, particularly as it unfolded in America: his art and career as a pianist, his activities as a pedagogue, including his long association with the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, and his key role in institutionalizing a redefinition of musical values in America through his work as artistic director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival in Vermont. A candid and colorful blend of narrative and interviews, it offers a probing look into the life and character of this very private man and powerful musical personality.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. Black paper covered boards in dust jacket, octavo, 344pp., illustrated in b&w, missing CD in pocket at rear. Book has mild rubbing and edgewear to boards and spine, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ has mild rubbing and wear.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Oxford University Press, 2003, First Edition, 8vo, 344 pages. Hardcover edition, photos, verso of rear board looks like a bookplate was in place and removed causing paper to be removed on board, else book and jacket very good+ condition.
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Fine. Hbk, 344pp, illustr b+w photos, no dj as issued, decorated laminated boards, slight bruise to rear cover otherwise an unread copy, excellent clean tight unmarked, as new.
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