Louis Moreau Gottschalk: A Bio-Bibliography

by James E. Perone

A native of New Orleans, Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869) is widely acknowledged as the leading American piano virtuoso of the 19th century and as a composer of major significance, particularly in his ability to capture his contemporary public's taste while incorporating European, African-American, Caribbean, and South American influences. His recitals and monster concerts took this fusion of styles to hundreds of thousands of audience members...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313318247
• ISBN13: 9780313318245
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"