The The Older Liszt : Music, World and Spirit
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0718897137
ISBN-13
9780718897130
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd
Imprint
Lutterworth Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 29th, 2024
Print length
324 Pages
Weight
506 grams
Dimensions
15.60 x 23.30 x 2.30 cms
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A brilliant analysis of the famous composer's later years, and his struggles with the people, music and religion that he valued beyond all else.
Franz Liszt is well known for his early years as ''super-star'' pianist who excited audiences throughout Europe, but his later life is also of great interest. In his final 25 years he sought to achieve his life''s aims of promoting new forms of music and giving stronger witness to his Christian faith, while continuing to support his stalwart life partner Princess Carolyne. However, he was to face unexpected problems in the continued negative reception of his music and recrimination in his closest relationship.Drawing on detailed analysis of Liszt''s correspondence from his fiftieth year onwards, Peter G. Coleman approaches his later life as a case study of an older person grappling with a succession of often disturbing life experiences. These included the deaths of two of his children, political upheaval and war within Europe, and a growing realisation of his own past failings. Liszt suffered frequent bouts of depression but never ceased composing music nor steadfastly heeding Christ''s command to bear one''s cross. This sensitive treatment of an extraordinary individual will appeal to the scholar and general reader alike.
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