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Book SynopsisOften considered Romania''s greatest musical force and a significant mind of the 20th century, composer George Enescu (1881-1955) achieved international fame and succeeded in incorporating Romanian spirituality into worldwide culture. Masterworks of George Enescu provides a profound and very detailed analysis of more than 25 of this important composer''s most representative works. Translated from musicologist Pascal Bentoiu''s Romanian publication, Lory Wallfisch presents this vital work for the first time to English-speaking audiences, providing the worldwide public with the tools to understand and enjoy Enescu''s music.Bentoiu presents a kind of travel diary through Enescu''s creative legacy, offering a comprehensive, well-documented, knowledgeable, and generously illustrated analytical study of the composer''s greatest masterpieces. Works such as the Romanian Rhapsodies, the Second Suite for Orchestra, Vox Maris, Impressions d''Enfance, his opera Oedipe, and several sonatas and quar
Trade ReviewA review can give only an approximate indication of the value of a book of such scope and detail. You don’t need to be familiar with Enescu’s music to enjoy it: I found it equally rewarding on works I know well and others that I have yet to get to grips with. Masterworks of George Enescu thrilled and delighted and informed me in equal measure, as few books have. * Tempo *
Everything I know about music I owe to my great master, George Enescu. -- Yehudi Menuhin, renowned violinist and conductor
