Dr Frederick Edward Harris Jr
Seeking the Infinite
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439257746
- author:
- Dr Frederick Edward Harris Jr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Booksurge Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 650
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 17.6 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Composers & Musicians Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Stanisław Skrowaczewski: A Life of Musical Endurance This biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of Stanisław Skrowaczewski, one of classical music's most eminent conductor-composers. Born in Poland during World War II, Skrowaczewski's struggles for survival had a profound impact on his later work. As music director of the Minnesota Orchestra and Halle Orchestra, he brought a unique perspective to the world of professional orchestras. Through hundreds of interviews with today's greatest classical music artists, this book provides a behind-the-scenes view into Skrowaczewski's personal challenges and successes within the orchestra sphere. It also presents a detailed look at his compositions, approach to conducting, and celebrated recordings. With a career spanning nearly ninety years, Skrowaczewski's life has intersected with some of music's most illustrious figures. This biography provides a unique cultural history of multiple countries, shedding light on the complexities of Skrowaczewski's remarkable career.
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