Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: A Biography

by Hans A. Neunzig

Overview

(Amadeus). The predominant lieder singer of his generation, Fischer-Dieskau also had a distinguished career on the operatic stage. This biography provides a comprehensive and frank account of his extraordinary career, from his debut in Verdi's Don Carlos in 1948 to his farewell concert appearance in 1992. Hardcover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574670356
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/2003
Series:	Amadeus
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Hans A. Neunzig has been active as an editor and writer on literature and music. His previous books include studies of Brahms and German Romantic composers and writers, and a volume on Schultz, Handel, and Bach. Kenneth S. Whitton, translator of Neunzig's Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: A Biography, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of European Studies at the University of Bradford. He is the author of an earlier critical study of Fischer-Dieskau (Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Mastersinger) and is a longstanding friend of the singer.

Editorial Reviews

...reading this book was a laborious exercise. Given its fecund subject, it could have, and should have, been much better. -- Opera News

James M. Keller

A comprehensive and frank account of the baritone, writer, painter, teacher and conductor's career, from his debut in Verdi's in 1948 to his farewell concert appearance in 1992. The prominent Lieder singer of his generation, Fischer-Dieskau also had a distinguished career on the operatic stage and first came to prominence in performances of Bach's sacred music. The biography is translated and annotated by Kenneth S. Whitton (U. of Bradford). Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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