Charles Munch

by D. Kern Holoman

Book Overview

A mesmerizing figure in concert, Charles Munch was celebrated for his electrifying public performances. He was a pioneer in many arenas of classical music--establishing Berlioz in the canon, perfecting the orchestral work of Debussy and Ravel, and leading the world to Roussel, Honegger, and Dutilleux. A pivotal figure, his accomplishments put him on a par with Arturo Toscanini and Leonard Bernstein.

In Charles Munch, D. Kern Holoman provides...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199772703
• ISBN13: 9780199772704
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.3"