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Maestros, Masterpieces And Madness: The Secret Life And Shameful Death Of The Classical Record Industry Norman Lebrecht Penguin Books Ltd

Author: Norman Lebrecht

Inflated egos. Corporate insanity. Slave labour. Sexual excess. Dazzling genius. Welcome to the world of classical recording. Maestros, Masterpieces and Madness is a sparkling exposé of the strange...

Inflated egos. Corporate insanity. Slave labour. Sexual excess. Dazzling genius. Welcome to the world of classical recording. Maestros, Masterpieces and Madness is a sparkling exposé of the strange truth and sheer brilliance behind the classical music recording industry. Leading music critic Norman Lebrecht charts its rise since the great Caruso’s first...

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  • Language English
  • Number of pages Number of pages 344
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  • Year of publication Year of publication 2008
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Inflated egos. Corporate insanity. Slave labour. Sexual excess. Dazzling genius. Welcome to the world of classical recording. Maestros, Masterpieces and Madness is a sparkling exposé of the strange truth and sheer brilliance behind the classical music recording industry. Leading music critic Norman Lebrecht charts its rise since the great Caruso’s first gramophone bestseller of 1902 and predicts the industry’s imminent doom in the face of schmaltzy crossover albums and new technology.

From the imperious Karajan to the perfectionist Toscanini and charismatic Bernstein, the leading figures are all here, depicted in witty, incisive pen portraits. Including Lebrecht’s own selections of 100 recorded masterpieces and twenty that should never have been made, this is a compelling story of flamboyant maestros, lifelong alliances, disastrous personality clashes and entrepreneurial masterstrokes.

Pages: 352, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm

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Author
Norman Lebrecht
Publisher
Penguin
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
344
Release Date
-
Publication Date
2008
Award
-
Dimensions
12.9x19.8 cm
Art Albums
Yes
ISBN-13
9780141028514

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Inflated egos. Corporate insanity. Slave labour. Sexual excess. Dazzling genius. Welcome to the world of classical recording. Maestros, Masterpieces and Madness is a sparkling exposé of the strange truth and sheer brilliance behind the classical music recording industry. Leading music critic Norman Lebrecht charts its rise since the great Caruso’s first gramophone bestseller of 1902 and predicts the industry’s imminent doom in the face of schmaltzy crossover albums and new technology.

From the imperious Karajan to the perfectionist Toscanini and charismatic Bernstein, the leading figures are all here, depicted in witty, incisive pen portraits. Including Lebrecht’s own selections of 100 recorded masterpieces and twenty that should never have been made, this is a compelling story of flamboyant maestros, lifelong alliances, disastrous personality clashes and entrepreneurial masterstrokes.

Pages: 352, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm

Manufacturer

Author
Norman Lebrecht
Publisher
Penguin
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
344
Release Date
-
Publication Date
2008
Award
-
Dimensions
12.9x19.8 cm
Art Albums
Yes
ISBN-13
9780141028514

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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