The Virtuoso Liszt (New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: October 4, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780521834438
Subjects: Composers & musicians; Techniques of music; Virtuosity in music; Music/Songbooks; Genres & Styles - Classical; Social aspects; Music; Public opinion; Musical Instruments - Piano; Music / General; Appreciation; 1811-1886; 19th century; Liszt, Franz,; Performances
First sentence: Virtuoso contests and rivalries are sprinkled throughout the music-historical lore.