Rudel, Julius/ Paller,
First and Lasting Impressions
- ISBN 13:
- 9781580464345
- author:
- Rudel, Julius/ Paller,
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Rochester Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 241
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Biographies ; Autobiographies, Musicians & Composers
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Julius Rudel Looks Back on a Life in Music is a memoir that offers insight into the life and career of Julius Rudel, a renowned opera conductor and arts administrator. Born as a Jewish boy in Austria, Rudel escaped to New York after the Nazi invasion and went on to become one of the most influential figures in American opera. Rudel's remarkable journey took him from his early days as an unpaid musical assistant to his leadership of the New York City Opera, where he championed new and unconventional repertoire. He collaborated with some of the greatest artists of his time, including Beverly Sills and Plácido Domingo, and played a key role in shaping the company's move to Lincoln Center. This memoir provides a rare personal look at Rudel's career, offering a unique perspective on his experiences as a conductor and administrator during the golden age of American opera.