Lebrecht, Norman
Why Mahler?: How One Man and Ten Symphonies Changed the World
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780571260799
- author:
- Lebrecht, Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Norman Lebrecht's Why Mahler? explores the profound impact of Gustav Mahler's life and music on the world around him.
From the lives of world leaders to the experiences of working musicians, the Mahler Effect is a phenomenon that reaches deep into the self-perceptions of those who encounter Mahler's ten symphonies.
This thought-provoking account delves into the cultural significance of Mahler's music and its enduring influence on our lives.
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