Norman Lebrecht Bücher

In seinem fesselnden, häufig provozierenden Buch enthüllt Norman Lebrecht, einer der weltweit meistgelesenen Kulturjournalisten und Insider des Musikbusiness, die faszinierende Geschichte vom Aufstieg und Fall der Klassik-Tonträgerindustrie. Mit einer Fülle von denkwürdigen Begebenheiten über die Macher im Geschäft und unvergessliche Künstler wie Schnabel, Toscanini, Callas, Rattle und die Drei Tenören verschafft Lebrecht seinem Leser tiefen Einblick in die Branche: Er schildert, wie Plattenfirmen Stars gemacht und gebrochen haben, wie ein Profiteur des NS-Systems zusammen mit einer KZ-Überlebenden ein Plattenimperium aufbaute, wie fortschreitende Technologien, Machtkämpfe in Chefetagen, ein leichtgläubiges Publikum und skrupellose Ausbeutung die Musikkultur unseres modernen Lebens bestimmen. Abschließend präsentiert er seine kritische Beurteilung der 100 größten Aufnahmen aller Zeiten - und der 20 furchtbarsten.

Beethoven’s life and legacy in 100 recordings

No composer has had a greater influence on the music of the twentieth century than Gustav Mahler. And in Mahler Remembered, Norman Lebrecht, an acknowledged authority on the life and work of the seminal composer, compiles a unique volume that the Birmingham Post called breathtakingly interesting, a collection of what [Mahler's] friends, rivals and enemies said about the inspired . . . man . . . whose symphonies are now played more often than Tchaikovsky's.

In a hundred-year period, a handful of men and women changed the way we see the world. Without Karl Landsteiner there would be no blood transfusions or major surgery. Without Paul Ehrlich, no chemotherapy. Without Siegfried Marcus, no motor car. Without Rosalind Franklin, genetic science would look very different. What do these visionaries have in common? They all had Jewish origins. They all had a gift for thinking in wholly original, even earth-shattering ways. In 1847 the Jewish people made up less than 0.25% of the world's population, and yet they saw what others could not. Starting with the death of Mendelssohn and the birth of political anti-Semitism, Lebrecht takes us through the Jewish experience. The result is a celebration of Jewish genius and contribution

A unique chronicle of the hundred-year period when the Jewish people changed the world - and it changed them

Delightful anecdotes illuminate the personal lives of renowned composers and performers, showcasing their humanity beyond their musical genius. This book offers music lovers an engaging exploration of the lesser-known, relatable aspects of these iconic figures, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in the intersection of music and personal stories.

Exposes the strange truth and sheer brilliance behind the classical music recording industry. This book charts its rise since Caruso's first gramophone bestseller of 1902 and predicts the industry's imminent doom in the face of schmaltzy crossover albums and technology.