During a career spanning more than 50 years, pianist Helmut Deutsch
has accompanied over 100 singers, including Ian Bostridge, Grace
Bumbry, Diana Damrau, Brigitte Fassbaender, Jonas Kaufmann,
Angelika Kirchschlager, Camilla Nylund, Christoph Pregardien, Mauro
Peter, Hermann Prey, Thomas Quasthoff, Yumiko Samejima, Peter
Schreier, Irmgard Seefried and Anne Sofie von Otter. Translated
from the German by Richard Stokes, professor of lieder at the Royal
Academy of Music, this memoir describes, with humour, honesty and
intelligence, Helmut Deutsch's journey from unknown repetiteur to
one of the most refined and sought-after accompanists of the modern
era, respected by the leading singers of our time, who make music
with him and revere him as a great artist and strong musical
partner. In this engaging and entertaining account, Deutsch offers
fascinating insights into pianistic technique, repertoire,
performance, interpersonal relationships, and the special qualities
required for his profession: empathy, flexibility, sensitivity,
patience and the ability to stand back in the service of others.
Deutsch is a captivating narrator, frank and entertaining. From out
of tune pianos to jealous singers, his memoir teems with anecdotes
and reflections on his multi-faceted life as a musician, offering
readers a glimpse of unforgettable moments on and off stage without
a trace of vanity.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
