From Idomeneo to Die Zauberflöte: A Conductor's Commentary on the Operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Hardcover
This is the first book by an experienced conductor to explore the orchestra’s contribution to Mozart’s greatest operatic works: Idomeneo, Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Die Schauspieldirektor, Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, La clemenza di Tito, and Die Zauberflöte. It is written for the concert and opera going public who are interested in enlarging their knowledge and appreciation of these masterpieces, but also contains many practical suggestions for aspiring conductors.
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About the Author:
Myer Fredman studied at Dartington Hall and in London with Peter Gellhorn, Vilem Tausky, Sir Adrian Boult, and was Assistant conductor to Otto Klemperer, Sir John Pritchard and Sir Charles Mackerras. Among his many international musical engagements he was: Conductor at the Glyndebourne Festival, 1963–74; Initial Musical Director of Glyndebourne Touring Opera, 1968–74; Musical Director, State Opera of South Australia, 1974–80; Conductor and Artistic Associate with The Australian Opera, 1983–98. The Italian Government awarded Maestro Fredman a medal “Per Servizio della Musica e Cultura Italiana”. He has conducted premiere recordings of symphonies by Arnold Bax and Havergal Brian with the LPO as well as CDs of music by Britten and Delius.
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“Fredman's hands-on experience conducting the Mozart operas is reflected in many a passing titbit of professional wisdom or practical advice.” —Opera Quarterly
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- PublisherLiverpool University Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1903900107
- ISBN 13 9781903900109
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages205
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From Idomeneo to Die Zauberflote: A Conductor's Commentary on the Operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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