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The Life and Works of Franz Liszt

Author: Jeremy Siepmann  

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The life of Franz Liszt was as daring and spectacular as his music. Famed throughout Europe as the greatest pianist of the nineteenth century, he was one of the most original and prophetic composers who ever lived. Beautiful in youth, glowering in age, his high-profile love affairs were the talk of the town wherever he went, and his generosity to young musicians was legendary. In this account of his epic life, actors' readings combine with plentiful musical excerpts to paint a living portrait of a highly complex man.

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“"Here, in the most pleasing way, is a two-hour seminar on Liszt and the glories of the piano, and one wouldn't wish it a minute shorter or longer. The center of this production is the musical selections, which pick up their cue from the text and expand our understanding and appreciation of the music for its own sake and for the tumultuous life that produced it-and for life itself, in all its beauty, tumult, and mystery."”

"A superb portrait of a one-of-a-kind artist."

-- "Library Bookwatch"

"Here, in the most pleasing way, is a two-hour seminar on Liszt and the glories of the piano, and one wouldn't wish it a minute shorter or longer. The center of this production is the musical selections, which pick up their cue from the text and expand our understanding and appreciation of the music for its own sake and for the tumultuous life that produced it--and for life itself, in all its beauty, tumult, and mystery."

-- "AudioFile"

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About the Author

Jeremy Siepmann is an internationally acclaimed writer, musician, teacher, broadcaster, and editor. His series for Naxos--"Life and Works" and "Classics Explained"--have received exceptional accolades from critics and listeners on both sides of the Atlantic. His books include highly acclaimed biographies of composers, two volumes on the history and literature of the piano, and an introductory survey of chamber music. From December 1997 to February 2010 he was the editor of Piano magazine, whose regular contributors included many of the world's greatest pianists.

Neville Jason is an award-winning narrator, as well as a television and stage actor. He has earned seven AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He is a former member of the Old Vic Company, the English Stage Company, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the Birmingham Repertory Company. While training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, he was awarded the diction prize by Sir John Gielgud.

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Publisher
Naxos
Published
12th November 2019
ISBN
9781094013732

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