Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2003
Published In
Rudolf Serkin: A Life
Abstract
Pianist Rudolf Serkin, a virtuosic solo performer and chamber musician, captivated music lovers the world over for much of the twentieth century. Although he acquired a large and devoted public following, Serkin preferred to keep out of the spotlight, instead directing attention toward the music he loved. Dedicated to disseminating European classical music in America, Serkin became a committed teacher and director of major musical institutions. Rudolf Serkin: A Life, the first biography of this influential figure, offers an insightful analysis of Serkin's role in shaping American musical values and provides a rare glimpse into the life story of this intense performer and elusive man.
Published By
Oxford University Press
Recommended Citation
S. Lehmann and Marion J. Faber. (2003). Rudolf Serkin: A Life.
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-german/19
Comments
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