Humperdinck : a life of the composer of Hänsel und Gretel /
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Author / Creator: | Melton, William, 1954- author. |
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Imprint: | London : Toccata Press, 2020. ©2020 |
Description: | 438 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Language: | English |
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Format: | E-Resource Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12408015 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- I. The Early Years: 1854-93
- 1. Family Origins and Childhood, 1854-72
- 2. Conservatoire: Cologne and Munich, 1872-80
- 3. Wagner, 1880-83
- 4. Nomad, 1883-87
- 5. Jack of All Trades, 1887-93
- II. Renown: 1893-1907
- 6. The Masterpiece: Hänsel und Gretel, 1893-94
- 7. In Search of the Perfect Libretto, 1894-97
- 8. Rhenish Interlude, 1897-1900
- 9. Berlin: The Whirlpool, 1900-7
- 10. Professor, 1900-7
- III. The Last Years: 1907-21
- 11. Triumph and Setback, 1907-12
- 12. Physical Decline, 1912-19
- 13. Farewell, 1919-21
- Epilogue: Not a Genius, but a Master
- Appendix
- Catalogue of Works
- Bibliography
- Index of Humperdinck's Compositions
- General Index