- SKU: 9781442252790
- BARCODE: 9781442252790
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Chopin's Prophet: The Life of Pianist Vladimir de Pachmann - Paperback
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by Gregor Benko (Author), Edward Blickstein (Author)
Vladimir de Pachmann was perhaps history's most notorious pianist. In this book, the first biography ever of this remarkable figure, the authors explore the life of this master pianist, surveying his achievements within the context of contemporary critical opinion and preserving his legacy as one of the last great Romantic pianists of his time.
Author Biography
Edward Blickstein studied piano with George Halprin, a pupil of Busoni and Joseffy. He has written a musical comedy that was produced, and he went on to play a few recitals, as well as lecture and write about Pachmann in New York. Gregor Benko is the cofounder of the International Piano Archives, now a special collection at the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library at the University of Maryland. He is the recipient of the Medal of the American Liszt Society.
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