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Book Review
Jul. 9th, 2019 10:35 pmLiszt
by Derek Watson
Watson's engaging biography of Liszt does a really good job of placing him in the context of both the 19th century musical world and the developments of the 20th century that his music foreshadowed. Watson gives a very even-handed account of Liszt's life and the complexities of his character, then delves into the music. I especially liked the way Watson largely avoided tedious play-by-play descriptions of pieces and instead focused on larger trends and features, using description as a means to that end.
by Derek Watson
Watson's engaging biography of Liszt does a really good job of placing him in the context of both the 19th century musical world and the developments of the 20th century that his music foreshadowed. Watson gives a very even-handed account of Liszt's life and the complexities of his character, then delves into the music. I especially liked the way Watson largely avoided tedious play-by-play descriptions of pieces and instead focused on larger trends and features, using description as a means to that end.
