George Szell's Reign: Behind the Scenes with the Cleveland Orchestra

by Marcia Hansen Kraus

Book Overview

George Szell was the Cleveland Orchestra's towering presence for over a quarter of a century. From the boardroom to the stage, Szell's powerful personality affected every aspect of a musical institution he reshaped in his own perfectionist image. Marcia Hansen Kraus's participation in Cleveland's classical musical scene allowed her an intimate view of Szell and his achievements. As a musician herself, and married to an oboist who worked under Szell,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252041313
• ISBN13: 9780252041310
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"