Charles Mackerras

Submitted by Joseph Hafner on 2 June, 2017 - 15:10

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Simeone, Nigel,; Tyrrell, John,

Source:

Woodbridge [UK] : The Boydell Press, United Kingdom, p.xxii, 298 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : (2015)

ISBN:

9781843839668

Call Number:

ML422.M122

Other Number:

oclc: 890435254

Keywords:

(OCoLC)fst01030837, Australia, Biography., Conductors (Music), fast, Great Britain, Musicians.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.Charles Mackerras: A Chronology -- Prologue: A Eulogy for Charles / Janet Baker -- An Immense Stylist Evolves: 1947-87 / Nigel Simeone -- A Personal Portrait of Charles Mackerras / David Lloyd-Jones -- Mackerras and Janáček / John Tyrrell -- Goat's Milk in Vienna: Three Memorable Meetings / Heinz Stolba -- The Lion: Charles Mackerras / Patrick Summers -- 'The Musical Values of Opera': WNO, 1987-92 / Nigel Simeone -- Remembering Charles in Wales / John Stein -- Triumphs and Tribulations: Opera, 1993-2001 / Nigel Simeone -- 'Impeccable musicianship and enthusiasm for whatever he did' / Anne Evans -- Rethinking Old Favourites: Opera, 2002-10 / Nigel Simeone -- Viva Charlie! / Antonio Pappano -- A Master of Mozart / Simon Keenlyside -- Three Memorable Collaborations / Nicholas Hytner -- The last great 'Czech' conductor / Jiří Zahrádka -- Reminiscences of a friend and colleague / Jiří Zahrádka -- Reconstructing a Better Version of The Greek Passion / Aleš Březina -- Reconstructing Sullivan's Cello Concerto / David Mackie -- Three Orchestras / Nigel Simeone -- 'And there was Light!' Sir Charles and the OAE / Chi-chi Nwanoku -- An Electric Entrance / Rosenna East -- On Sir Charles Mackerras / Alfred Brendel -- Sir Charles at the Philharmonia / David Whelton -- Coda / Nigel Simeone -- Appendix 1: Mackerras in Performance -- Appendix 2: Desert Island Lists / Nigel Simeone -- Discography / Malcolm Walker -- Bibliography -- Editions and Arrangements by Charles Mackerras.