The man with the baton : the story of conductors and their orchestras / by David Ewen ; with an introduction by Serge Koussevitzky.
| Author/creator | Ewen, David |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1937, ©1936. |
| Description | 374 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Concerning intepretation / by Serge Koussevitzky -- Book one: Introductory comments: Historical and analytical. The conductor's instrument: the symphony orchestra -- The conductor assumes artistic significance -- What is this thing called conducting? -- Book two: The first dynasty. Von Bulow, Hans Richter, Mahler -- "The incomparable Nikisch" -- Karl Muck: an American tragedy -- Felix Weingartner -- Book three: Batons our day. Toscanini -- Stokowski -- Koussevitzky -- A group of distinguished guests -- The dawn of the gods -- Baton exhibitionism -- Biographical guide. |
| General note | "Biographical guide": pages 293-353. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages 355-362. |
| LCCN | 36001574 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML457.E8 M3 1937 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |