Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-227) and index.
Discography: pages 228-231.
Contents
Ch. 1. Father and Son 1897-1910 -- Ch. 2. Adolescence among the Stars 1910-16 -- Ch. 3. The Dead City 1916-22 -- Ch. 4. Playing at Marriage 1922-7 -- Ch. 5. Opera and Operetta 1927-34 -- Ch. 6. The Dream 1934-8 -- Ch. 7. Music is Music 1938-46 -- Ch. 8. '...es traumt sich zuruck...' 1946-57.
Summary
This series examines composers in a biographical context, and offers comprehensive studies of key figures in the creation of 20th century music. Each book tries to communicate to a wide audience, without assuming a knowledge of specialised terms.