Alfred Brendel on Music: Collected Essays

by Alfred Brendel (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.29

  This definitive collection of Alfred Brendel's writings combines his two classic books, Musical Thoughts and Afterthoughts (1972) and Music Sounded Out (1990), and also includes new, previously unpublished essays. Since the 1950s, Brendel has been one of the most prolific recording artists in the world. And here, in one volume of his best work, he brings the clarity and originality of expression that characterize his performances to the printed page. Whether discussing Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Schoenberg, or other pianists, his reflections will prove invaluable to serious piano players and listeners alike.

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  Paperback
  2007

  $4.24

  This new edition of the great pianist Alfred Brendel's definitive collection of his award-winning writings on music will be widely welcomed by anyone with a serious interest in the piano. It combines revised versions of his two classic books, Musical Thoughts and Afterthoughts and Music Sounded Out , and also includes a number of important essays. A revered solo performer, Alfred Brendel also appears regularly with the world's great orchestras, and since the 1950s, he has been a prolific recording artist. Here, he brings the clarity and originality of expression that characterize his performances to the printed page. Whether discussing Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Schoenberg, or other pianists, his thoughts and opinions are illuminating and challenging. This is a new edition of his classic work. It is a must for serious piano players and listeners alike, a work on an award-winning pianist, recording artist and writer. It is published in many languages.