Book of Musical Anecdotes
by Norman Lebrecht
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Author: Norman LebrechtBrand: Simon & Schuster
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-12-01
ISBN: 0029187109
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Free Press
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- Published by Simon & Schuster, Inc. 382 Pages
- Hardcover by Norman Lebrecht
- Author: Norman Lebrecht
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Book Review: More light than usual in Lebrecht's little-known collection
Summary: 5 Stars
Lebrecht gives life to these composers/musicians much in the same spirit that they gave of themselves in their own works. In many ways, these stories are as informative as some music history texts. From Bach to Stravinsky, these stories will make you laugh and cry. If you've grown weary of Lebrecht's more recent dark outlooks on the future of classical music, this book looks back on the sunnier days. Full of humorous, informative and touching stories, you won't regret you bought this!
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