9781843834021 - Thomas Beecham: An Obsession with Music (0) von Lucas, John (15 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Thomas Beecham was one of Britain's greatest conductors of orchestral music and opera as well as an entrepreneur and impresario of exceptional energy and brilliant wit. This new life places him - musically, politically and socially - in the troubled times in which he lived and corrects the stories and myths, many of them Beecham's own making, that have grown up around this uniquely gifted and controversial figure. Drawing upon extensive research, Lucaspresents new material on his early years, his complicated private life, his father's catastrophic attempt to buy a large part of Covent Garden - which brought the family to its knees financially - and the orchestras and opera companies that Beecham founded. New light is shed on his visits to Nazi Germany and his view of its leaders, as well as the much misunderstood and previously unchronicled years of the Second World War, which he spent in Australia andAmerica. Thomas Beecham: An Obsession with Music will change the way we view this complex personality and remain the standard biography for years to come. JOHN LUCAS was on the staff of the Observer for 25 years, completed Peter Heyworth's monumental biography of Otto Klemperer, wrote the biography of Reginald Goodall, and is responsible for the current entries on Beecham and Klemperer in the New Grove. BEECHAM IN REHEARSAL: This book will include a full-length CD of Beecham rehearsing the RPO. It features music by Haydn, Mozart, Handel, Liszt and a remarkable movement from Beethoven's 5th Symphony. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator). 1st. 8vo, 388 pp., Includes CD in rear pocket.

Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Zustand: Very Good. Har/Com. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Zustand: Good. Har/Com. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9781843834021.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition. Shallow bump to top edge upper panel, with dw showing smal mark to same place, all else near fine. CD "Beecham in Rehearsal" in plastic sleeve to rear paste-down. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 388 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Small mark to bottom edge of upper panel bds, o/w almost fine copy, dw has sl wrinkling to head of spine, contains CD of Beecham in rehearsal in pocket at rear of book. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 388 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Woodbridge. The Boydell Press. 2008. Hard Cover. Assumed first printing. No later dates shown. Medium 8vo 9½" x 6  [24cm x 15cm] approx. 356 pp. Royal blue boards with gilt titles to spine. 34 illustrations in the text. CD is absent from the rear endpaper. No wear to book. Condition is fine. Jacket has extremely minor shelf wear along the top edge. Condition. Fine. Thomas Beecham was one of Britain's greatest conductors of orchestral music and opera as well as an entrepreneur and impresario of exceptional energy and brilliant wit. This new life places him - musically, politically and socially - in the troubled times in which he lived and corrects the stories and myths, many of them Beecham's own making, that have grown up around this uniquely gifted and controversial figure. Drawing upon extensive research, Lucas presents new material on his early years, his complicated private life, his father's catastrophic attempt to buy a large part of Covent Garden - which brought the family to its knees financially - and the orchestras and opera companies that Beecham founded. New light is shed on his visits to Nazi Germany and his view of its leaders, as well as the much misunderstood and previously unchronicled years of the Second World War, which he spent in Australia and America. The jacket will be covered with an archival quality, inert removable protective sleeve.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, xii,388pp, illustrated, owner's bookplate, slight browning on edges, otherwise clean and sound, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper, ISBN: 1843834022.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Volume, measuring approximately 6.5" x 9.75", is bound in black cloth, with stamped gilt lettering. Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. Jacket is preserved in mylar. This book also includes a full-length CD of Beecham rehearsing the RPO. It features music by Haydn, Mozart, Handel and Liszt, and some remarkable excerpts from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. TLS clipping offering review is laid in. xi/388 pages. Biography of English conductor Sir Thomas Beecham (1879-1961) best known for his association with the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic orchestras.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. hardback/cd edition. 388 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.