Dictators Of The Baton

by David Ewen

Book Overview

Dictators of the Baton is a comprehensive and enlightening book written by David Ewen. It explores the lives and careers of some of the most iconic and influential conductors in the history of classical music. The book delves into the personal and professional lives of these conductors, providing insight into their artistic visions, leadership styles, and the impact they had on the orchestras they led.Ewen examines the lives and careers of conductors such as Arturo Toscanini, Wilhelm Furtw�����ngler, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Georg Solti. He explores their upbringing, their early musical training, and the challenges they faced as they rose to prominence in the world of classical music. Ewen also delves into the conductors' personal lives, including their relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.The book also provides an in-depth analysis of the conductors' musical philosophies and the ways in which they approached their craft. Ewen examines their interpretations of various works, their rehearsal techniques, and the ways in which they communicated their artistic visions to their orchestras.Overall, Dictators of the Baton is a fascinating and engaging book that provides readers with a unique perspective on the lives and careers of some of the most important conductors in the history of classical music. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of classical music and the individuals who have shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430475307
• ISBN13: 9781430475309
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Excel on Pre WW 2 Conductors!

This fine book details the lives,stories, and music of many of the great conductors prior to the 2nd World War. Most interesting are the sections on Stokowski and the Phila Orchestra, followed by his work on Disney's FANTASIA, and Toscanini, a great maestro without a touch of arrogance, and a staunch anti-Fascist. Since this work was originally printed in the early 1940's, the conductors' views and experiences with Nazis and Fascists are of great interest as well!

Excellent!

If you want to become familiar with some of the foremost conductors to ever live, then this is your book! Full of anecdotes and important biographical information. I finished this book in 2 sittings. It is an easy read and filled with humor and facts. I strongly reccommend this book to anyone interested in the field of conducting!