Description
Book SynopsisThe first complete, English-language biography of the legendary Hungarian pianist, composer, conductor and pedagogue.
Trade Review[This] engaging narration by Ilona von Dohnanyi presents a vibrant picture of a musician of exceptional stature, gifted with a resilient personality, incredible energy and admirable strength of character. 9/11/15
-- Guy Sauve * Passion Musique et Culture *
Ilona von Dohnányi has written a very moving memoir of her famous husband. . . . She paints a compelling portrait of the man and his dramatic life and times.
* Stringendo *
. . . this first biography in English is intriguing and most welcome . . . and full of details about this brilliant musician and his time. Highly recommended to all readers. January 2003
-- —J. L. Patterson, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire * Choice *
Table of ContentsPreliminary Table of Contents:
Editor's Preface
Introduction
Prologue 1877-1894
Chapter 1. 1894-1897
Chapter 2. 1897-1905
Chapter 3. 1905-1919
Chapter 4. 1919-1936
Chapter 5. 1937-1944
Chapter 6. 1944-1946
Chapter 7. 1946-1948
Chapter 8. 1948-1949
Chapter 9. 1949-1953
Epilogue 1954-1960
Appendix A: Selected Correspondence
Appendix B: Dohnányi's Lectures at Ohio University
Appendix C: Selected Articles
Appendix D: Works List
