Rudolf Serkin
Subtitle: a life
By: Stephen Lehmann and Marion Faber.
Contributors: Faber, Marion.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780195130461
Subjects: Serkin, Rudolf, -- 1903-1991; Pianists -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Pianist Rudolf Serkin, a virtuosic solo performer and chamber musician, captivated music lovers the world over for much of the twentieth century. Although he acquired a large and devoted public following, Serkin preferred to keep out of the spotlight, instead directing attention toward the music he loved. Dedicated to disseminating European classical music in America, Serkin became a committed teacher and director of major musical institutions. Rudolf Serkin: A Life, the first biography of this influential figure, offers an insightful analysis of Serkin's role in shaping American musical values and provides a rare glimpse into the life story of this intense performer and elusive man."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Accompanying compact disc contains recordings of live performances by Serkin at the Library of Congress.

Includes discography (p. 273-314), bibliographical references (p. 329-330) and index.

For related material ask at loan desk for ML417 S46 L44 2003 compact disc.
Table of contents: title: Beginnings : Eger and Vienna; title: "The venerable firm of Busch and Serkin"; title: American pianist; title: Performing; title: Voices : Richard Goode, Thomas Frost, Claude Frank, and Lilian Kallir; title: Teaching; title: Voices : Eugege Istomin, Seymour Lipkin, Lee Luvisi, Ruth Laredo; title: Marlboro; title: Voices : Philipp Naegele, Blanche Moyse, Arnold Steinhardt; title: Epilogue : 1991; title: Carnegie Hall recitals, 1937-1987.