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Book SynopsisFeatures the life and work of Dinu Lipatti. This book deals with Lipatti as pianist, composer and teacher. It includes many quotations from letters written by him, many musical examples, a list of works and two cadenzas for the Mozart Piano Concerto in C (K467). This publication is a valuable foundation from which to understand the complete devotion and musicianship of one of the most gifted pianists/composers the world has ever heard. Much of this book is devoted to understanding Dinu Lipatti's music, his teaching, composing and those important in his musical development.
Trade Review'Congratulations to Mr. Tanasescu, Mr Bargauanu and Kahn & Averill for undertaking this project, a timely and precious gift to the musical world.': '...indispensible for all serious music lovers.' Noel Malcolm-The Spectator: '...compelling passages based on Lipatti's own letters...' Ates Orga-Literary Review
Table of ContentsForeword, Preface, 1. First Steps, 2. Years of Apprenticeship, 3. Fame, 4. Finis Tragoediae, 5. The Interpreter, 6. The Composer, 7. Dinu Lipatti - The Teacher, Footnotes, Appendices, Discography, Dinu Lipatti's Compositions, Selected Bibliography, Two Cadenzas by Dinu Lipatti for Mozart's Piano Concerto in C (K467)
