About this title: This book debunks today's largely uncritical view of the conductor's role, taking to task the over-paid, over-praised and self-inflated men and women who have mounted the conductor's podium since the turn of the century. Few top conductors escape unscathed: Lebrecht is tireless in his exposure of Machiavellian shennanigans, professional rivalry, personal intrigue and the increasing marketing pressures exacerbated by the vast sums now offered for top recording and performing contracts.
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Description: Birch Lane Press, c. 1991, 2nd prtg. Hardcover. Black and cream; Boards. Photos and drawings. Gift inscription (nonauthorial), otherwise FINE in price-clipped, VERY GOOD DJ in new clear DJ cover. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Revised and Updated ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Citadel Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780806520889ISBN:0806520884
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 393 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Good plus condition softcover. Inside is clean with no writing or markings. Crease along spine and a bend in front cover and first few pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780671010454ISBN:067101045X
Description: Good. Book cover-The cover of this book is creased or has markings in accordance with the book's age. Spine-Slightly worn in accordance with age and use. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster London, 1991
Description: b/w photos. 8vo. 380 pp. Near Fine / VG+ Writing in ink on ffep. Dj is lightly rubbed and very lightly soiled; some wrinkling at top edge. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Citadel Press, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780671010454ISBN:067101045X
Description: As New. Octavo, illustrated stiff wraps (paperback). 380 pp. including index, bibliography, notes and summaries of the positions herld in the careers of leading music directors. Illustrated with black and white photographs. A very tight, clean, bright, square, crisp, stiff, unmarked and unread volume with a flat uncreased spine. FINE. Flawless. AS NEW. read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780671010454ISBN:067101045X
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Edition: First edition. First printing [stated].
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Carol Publishing Group
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781559721080ISBN:1559721081
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 380 p. Illustrations. Notes. Source List and Bibliography. Index. This is a Birch Lane Press book. "There is no profession which an imposter could enter more easily", wrote the violinist Carl Flesch of conducting. The truth may be that "great conductors" exist primarily because we demand mythical heroes, visible leaders, cultural icons. In this vigorous anatomy of power on the podium, Norman Lebrecht argues that the great ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9781559721080ISBN:1559721081
Description: New. Absolutely NEW! Clean, crisp, Never read, NO remainder mark. Slight shelf wear. Books may have a remainder mark on bottom of text block. read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Good. Dust Cover Missing. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 01/06/1991
ISBN-13:9780671710187ISBN:0671710184
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date Published: 07/07/1997
ISBN-13:9780671010454ISBN:067101045X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Date Published: 01/10/1992
ISBN-13:9780671711184ISBN:0671711180
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
"Very influential book on this newer generation of conductors (Salonen, Rattle, and younger). Lebrecht demonstrates a fluid writing style as he decries the greed and damaging behaviors of the past few generations of A-list conductors."
"Very good and critical book which unveals the real face of conductors` myth. The writer preserves its professional dignity and avoids gossip but at the same time without losing his bite.The only shortback for me was that the book was written 15 years ago and more many things have changed since.I would be interested in some of his fresh writings."
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