A Singer's Notebook by Dr Ian Bostridge (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Singer's Notebook by Dr Ian Bostridge A Singers Notebook by Ian Bostridge, of whom The New Yorker said, He is not a good singer; he is a great one. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ian Bostridge is one of the outstanding singers of our time, celebrated for the quality of his voice but also for the exceptional intelligence he brings to bear on the interpretation of the repertoire of the past and present alike. Yet his early career was that of a professional historian, and A Singers Notebook takes a look at the multifaceted world of classical music through the eyes of someone whose career as a singer has followed a unique trajectory. Consisting of short essays and reviews written since 1997, some in diary form, it ranges widely over issues serious (music and transcendence) and not so serious (the singers battles with phlegm), while inevitably discussing many of the composers with whom Bostridge has become identified, such as Benjamin Britten, Henze, Janacek, Weill, Wolf, and Schubert, composer of the Winterreise with which Bostridge has become so associated.Ultimately it returns to the theme of his earlier work on seventeenth century witchcraft - what place can there be for the ineffable in a world defined by an iron cage of rationality?Including a foreword by the eminent sociologist, Richard Sennett, A Singers Notebook is an intriguing glimpse into the mind and motivation of one of Britains best loved musicians. Notes He is not a good singer; he is a great one. The New Yorker Author Biography Born in London, Ian Bostridge is universally recognised as one of the greatest Lieder interpreters of today. He has made numerous award-winning recordings of Lieder and gives recitals regularly throughout Europe, North America and the Far East to outstanding critical acclaim. He read Modern History at Oxford and received a D.Phil in 1990 on the significance of witchcraft in English public life from 1650 to 1750. His book Witchcraft and its Transformations 1650-1750 was published in 1997. Review A consistently lively, learned, urbane and passionate book, once opened not likely to be closed until you have read it all. BBC Music Magazine Promotional A Singers Notebook by Ian Bostridge, of whom The New Yorker said, He is not a good singer; he is a great one. Long Description A Singers Notebook by Ian Bostridge, of whom The New Yorker said, He is not a good singer; he is a great one. Ian Bostridge is one of the outstanding singers of our time, celebrated for the quality of his voice but also for the exceptional intelligence he brings to bear on the interpretation of the repertoire of the past and present alike. Yet his early career was that of a professional historian, and A Singers Notebook takes a look at the multifaceted world of classical music through the eyes of someone whose career as a singer has followed a unique trajectory. Consisting of short essays and reviews written since 1997, some in diary form, it ranges widely over issues serious (music and transcendence) and not so serious (the singers battles with phlegm), while inevitably discussing many of the composers with whom Bostridge has become identified, such as Benjamin Britten, Henze, Janacek, Weill, Wolf, and Schubert, composer of the Winterreise with which Bostridge has become so associated. Ultimately it returns to the theme of his earlier work on seventeenth century witchcraft - what place can there be for the ineffable in a world defined by an iron cage of rationality? Including a foreword by the eminent sociologist, Richard Sennett, A Singers Notebook is an intriguing glimpse into the mind and motivation of one of Britains best loved musicians. Review Text This is a consistently lively, learned, urbane and passionate book, once opened not likely to be closed until you have read it all. Review Quote A consistently lively, learned, urbane and passionate book, once opened not likely to be closed until you have read it all. BBC Music Magazine Promotional "Headline" A Singers Notebook by Ian Bostridge, of whom The New Yorker said, He is not a good singer; he is a great one. Details ISBN057125246X ISBN-10 057125246X ISBN-13 9780571252466 Media Book Short Title SINGERS NOTEBK IAN BOSTRIDGE Publisher Faber & Faber Language English Imprint Faber & Faber Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 272 Edition Main DEWEY 780 Year 2015 UK Release Date 2015-06-04 AU Release Date 2015-06-04 Format Paperback Author Dr Ian Bostridge Edition Description Main Publication Date 2015-06-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-05-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94157115;

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