Allan Evans's groundbreaking biography of Ignaz Friedman gives the reader the behind and the between of the life and career of this extraordinary pianist. Friedman's repertory emphasized the major works of Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms, but he was perhaps best known for his interpretation of the Chopin mazurkas, which by all accounts he played with the same rhythmic nuance as their composer. Evans examines Friedman's life as a cultured Jewish musician from Poland; his studies in Leipzig and Vienna; his marriage to Manya Schidlowsky-a Russian countess and relative of Tolstoy; and his performing career, teaching, and retirement in Australia.
- ISBN10 6612293357
- ISBN13 9786612293351
- Publish Date 8 June 2009 (first published 1 January 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 March 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Indiana University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 416
- Language English