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The first complete, English-language biography of the legendary Hungarian pianist, composer, conductor and pedagogue.

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[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 Contents

Preliminary 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

Ernst von Dohn225nyi A Song of Life

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      Publisher Indiana University Press
      Published 12 July 2002
      ISBN-13 9780253341037
      978-0253341037
      ISBN-10 0253341035
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      Composers and songwriters Musicians, singers, bands and groups

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The 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 Contents

      Preliminary 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

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