Schiff, Andras

Music Comes Out of Silence: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:: 9781474615280
author:: Schiff, Andras
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography,
Condition:: New
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András Schiff's life and work are woven into a compelling narrative that spans his childhood in Hungary to the present day. In this memoir, he shares insights into his musical training with renowned maestros such as Pál Kadosa and Ferenc Rados, as well as his thoughts on playing techniques and musical interpretation. Schiff also discusses his experiences with anti-Semitism and communist rule, including his public defiance against nationalistic and racist attitudes. This is set alongside a collection of his writings, which offer a unique perspective on the 'Goldberg' Variations by Bach, as well as other topics such as his 'Ten Commandments' for concertgoers. This memoir is more than just a personal account; it is a seminal compilation of the thoughts and experiences of one of the greatest musicians of our time.

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