David Fanning was een Loyalist leider tijdens de Amerikaanse Onafhankelijkheidsoorlog, wiens leven werd gekenmerkt door conflicten en dramatische wendingen. Hoewel hij deelnam aan talrijke schermutselingen en zelfs de gouverneur van North Carolina gevangen nam, werd hij zelf meerdere keren gevangen genomen, waarbij hij steeds wist te ontsnappen of gratie te krijgen. Zijn memoires, postuum gepubliceerd, schetsen het beeld van een man wiens methoden en controversiële nalatenschap hem tot een fascinerende figuur in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis maken.
Highlighting the definitive work of Carl Nielsen, Denmark's most renowned composer, this book delves into his significant contributions to music and explores his unique style and influence. It provides insights into Nielsen's life, his creative process, and the cultural context of his compositions, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his legacy in the world of classical music.
giving an account of his adventures in North Carolina, from 1775 to 1783
Valued by scholars for its literary significance, this book is presented in its original form to maintain its authenticity. The intentional preservation of marks reflects its historical context, offering future generations a glimpse into its true nature and importance in the literary canon.
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting classic literature by providing accessible, high-quality editions that remain true to the original work.
David Fanning's book offers the first comprehensive account of Weinberg's life and works. Utilizing unpublished materials from family archives and personal memories of those close to him, it chronicles the journey of a composer who dedicated himself to music amidst significant challenges, honoring those who did not survive to enjoy his hard-won freedom. Mieczysław Weinberg (1919–96) narrowly escaped the Nazis twice: first in 1939 from Warsaw to Minsk, and then in 1941 to Tashkent. He settled in Moscow in 1943, where he gained recognition as one of the USSR's leading composers, forming a lasting bond of respect with Shostakovich. His symphonies, string quartets, and concertos were supported by renowned artists such as Oistrakh and Rostropovich, and he remained grateful to his adopted homeland for his opportunities. However, his freedom came with challenges; he faced the anti-formalism campaigns of the late 1940s and was arrested in 1953 for 'bourgeois Jewish nationalism.' His release followed Stalin's death, and although his health suffered, he continued to compose prolifically. In his later years, he was largely overlooked in Russia, but his deeply humane music has experienced a remarkable revival in the West, especially his operas like The Passenger, which stands as a significant tribute to Auschwitz.