Pablo Casals / Robert Baldock.
| Author/creator | Baldock, Robert, 1950- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : Northeastern University Press, 1993. |
| Description | 334 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prelude -- Part 1: The student. The quiet birth of a genius, 1876-1890 ; Patronage and discovery, 1890-1899 -- Part 2: The professional. Touring the world, 1899-1906 ; Paris, 1906-1910 ; The English connection, 1910-1914 ; An American refuge, 1914-1918 -- Part 3: The hero. Barcelona, 1919-1931 ; Catalonia and the Spanish Republic, 1931-1939 -- Part 4: The exile. War and exile, 1939-1949 ; Resurrection: The Bach Festival, 1949-1950 ; The Prades Festival, 1951-1955 -- Part 5: The superstar. Epiphany: The discovery of Puerto Rico, 1955-1959 ; Music and the fight for peace, 1960-1973 -- Epilogue -- Compact discography. |
| Abstract | In this first full-length biography since the death of Pablo Casals, the author examines the complex details of the great cellist's extraordinary life, including his music, marriages, friendships, and deep-felt moral and political protest against fascism. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 304-320. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 93010115 |
| ISBN | 1555531768 (cloth : acid-free paper) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML418.C4 B28 1993 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |