Corresponding With Carlos: A Biography Of Carlos Kleiber Charles Barber

• Auteur : Charles Barber
• Editeur : Scarecrow Pr Inc
• Langue : Anglais
• Parution : 01/11/2011
• Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg
• Nombre de pages : 404
• Dimensions : 23.8 x 15.9 x 3.5

Critique / Article
Barber is artistic director of City Opera Vancouver, with a longstanding, busy career in California music life, including contributions to Classical Voice. Corresponding With Carlos: A Biography of Carlos Kleiber offers unique insights into how Kleiber worked. This biography considers his singular aesthetic, his playful and often erudite sense of humor, his reputation for perfectionism, his much-studied baton technique, and the famous concert and opera performances he conducted. It explores the great conductor's musical lineage and the contemporary contexts in which he worked. San Francisco Classical Voice Once the book turns from biographical sketch to lively correspondence, we get the thrill of reading--hearing--the voice of Carlos Kleiber, and all is light. Wall Street Journal 'An artist par excellence', and 'creativity par exellence' - those are the definitions that come to mind when one thinks of Carlos Kleiber. Each time he conducted, it seemed that the music was being created anew that very moment in all its greatness, beauty and freshness. How wonderful that now we have a book about this genius. Bravo and many heartfelt thanks to Dr. Charles Barber for his work! -- Evgeny Kissin, pianist Having heard most of the world's best conductors in the last 35 years, I can safely say that none brought so much passion, energy and exquisite musicality and beauty to their work as did Carlos Kleiber. La Boheme and Der Rosenkavalier under his baton at the Met will remain among my most treasured memories. In this fascinating work Charles Barber offers a rare glimpse into the enigma that was Carlos Kleiber. -- Ryvkin, Valery