Jacqueline du Pre (Paperback, Main)

1998 saw the publication of a memoir of du Pre by her brother and sister. It was followed in 1999 by this book, claiming to be 'the most authoritative account' of du Pre's life, authorized by her husband, Daniel Barenboim. (Kirkus UK)

Authorized by du Pre's husband, Daniel Barenboim, this is the fullest account yet of the life of the brilliant cellist, struck down in her prime by multiple sclerosis. Charting her career from her early identification with the sound of the cello, through her debut at sixteen to the achievement of international stardom by her early twenties, Elizabeth Wilson examines the origins and nature of Jackie's prodigious talent - having talked to nearly everyone in musical circles who knew her well - and assesses her lasting importance as an interpreter. She describes her transformation from coltish girl to woman, and her marriage to the brilliant Daniel Barenboim, concluding with a sensitive account of du Pre's decline, when, no longer able to play, she struggled bravely against the ravages of her illness, until her death in 1987.

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1999
Authors:	Elizabeth Wilson
Dimensions:	198 x 126 x 45mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	496
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-20017-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > General Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > General
LSN:	0-571-20017-6
Barcode:	9780571200177

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