Anton Seidl: A Memorial By His Friends (1899)

By Henry T. Finck

Book Overview

Anton Seidl: A Memorial By His Friends (1899) is a book written by Henry Theophilus Finck about the life and legacy of Anton Seidl, a prominent conductor and musician of the late 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and remembrances written by Seidl's friends and colleagues, including musicians, composers, and critics. It provides an intimate look at Seidl's personal and professional life, including his early years in Austria, his rise to fame in New York City, and his work with the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Seidl's conducting style and musical interpretations, as well as his contributions to the development of orchestral music in America. Overall, Anton Seidl: A Memorial By His Friends is a tribute to one of the most influential figures in American classical music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164578596
• ISBN13: 9781164578598
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"