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Book Synopsis
One of the greatest of the pianists after the time of Liszt, Ferruccio Busoni was a turn-of-the-century composer whose music has recently begun to be taken very seriously in academic circles and among contemporary performers. This work is the first volume to offer a comprehensive, annotated bibliography covering a wide range of published and unpublished materials, including Busoni's librettos and his perceptive essays on the future of music. It also provides a brief biography and detailed listings of Busoni's compositions, together with an extensive discography.
The list of works presents information on original works, cadenzas, transcriptions, editions, and performances. The discography lists transcriptions and arrangements in addition to recordings of original works. Piano rolls and recordings by Busoni are included. Among the subject categories in the bibliography are Busoni's writings; a guide to the contents of the editions of his writings; his correspondence;
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A comprehensive annotated bibliography of the great pianist-composer (1866-1924), covering a wide range of published and unpublished materials, including Busoni's librettos and his essays on the future of music. It also provides a brief biography and detailed listings of Busoni's compositions, together with an extensive discography. * Reference & Research Book News *
Table of Contents
Introduction Biographical Sketch List of Works Discography Bibliography Alphabetical List of Works by Genre Index to the Introduction, the Biographical Sketch, and the List of Works Index to the Discography Index to the Bibliography Index to the Opera Performances
