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The Fractured Self - Selected German Letters of the Australian-born Violinist Alma Moodie, 1918-1943 (Paperback, New edition)
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The Fractured Self - Selected German Letters of the Australian-born Violinist Alma Moodie, 1918-1943 (Paperback, New edition)
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Alma Moodie's letters from 1918 to 1943 span two of the most
tumultuous decades of modern German history. They document the
responses of an individual professional musician to the
vicissitudes of her public and private life: the challenges of
post-war economic and political instability in the Weimar Republic,
the impact of the Great Depression, the exclusionist cultural
policies of the Third Reich and the perils of war. Australian-born,
Moodie gives voice to the vulnerabilities of her position, living
alone and constantly on tour as an unaccompanied, female virtuoso.
She describes the profound satisfactions of her career triumphs,
the joys and tensions of her marriage and her deep love for her
children. Weaving through the narrative is the miracle of her
ability as a virtuoso violinist, an ability that commanded the
admiration and respect of many of the leading cultural figures of
the day. Famous conductors, prominent musicians, contemporary
composers, writers and art connoisseurs all fell under the spell of
her sensational playing and lively personality. Originally written
in three languages, the letters are made available here for the
first time in English translation. Extensive annotations place the
letters in their historical context while short essays by
specialists in their fields reflect on particular themes.
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