Autobiographical Recollections of Charles-Marie Widor
Series: Eastman Studies in Music; 195;
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Product details:
- Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Date of Publication 14 May 2024
- Number of Volumes Print PDF
- ISBN 9781648250866
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages298 pages
- Size 228.6x152.4 mm
- Weight 501 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 62 b/w illus. 562
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Short description:
The last of the Romantics, Widor narrated his recollections in 1936, bringing to life his diverse experiences from the time of Louis Philippe to the cusp of World War II.
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"The last of the Romantics, Widor narrated his recollections in 1936, bringing to life his diverse experiences from the time of Louis Philippe to the cusp of World War II. Widor's Toccata is the most famous organ piece composed in the past three hundred years—since Bach's ubiquitous Toccata in D Minor. Linked inseparably with the organ through his ten seminal organ symphonies and legendary sixty-four years as organist at Saint-Sulpice, Widor drew crowds of doting admirers from all walks of life around himself and CavaillÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂé-Coll's great organ of one hundred stops. It is apparent throughout these ""Autobiographical Recollections"" that Widor was well-connected, moving with ease among the intelligentsia, presidents, politicians, royalty, nobility, patrons, and artists. A keen observer and a man of sophistication and extraordinary erudition, Widor was an all-embracing musician and notable historical figure who led an active life beyond his famous organ gallery. As permanent secretary of the Academy of Fine-Arts, he was the cultural ambassador of France for more than twenty years. Few musicians of any era have had a broader experience, wider sphere of influence, and greater number of significant and varied accomplishments. Preceded by a comprehensive Preface, these ""Autobiographical Recollections,"" narrated in the last months of Widor's life, are translated into English for the first time, meticulously edited, and profusely annotated. The persons, political details, and historical events that Widor spoke of with great fluency are identified in notes that give the reader a full understanding of the narrative. Several appendixes and a trove of hitherto unpublished photos illuminate the text."
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"List of Illustrations Foreword by Rollin Smith Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Tribute to Charles-Marie Widor Part 1 Studies, Early Performances, and Aristide CavaillÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂé-Coll (1844-69) Part 2 La Belle ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂpoque: The Franco-Prussian War to The Great War (1870-1914) Part 3 The Great War and Important Initiatives (1914-37) Appendices 1 Birth record of Charles-Marie Widor, 1844 2 Widor's DiplÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂà́me de Bachelier ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂà̈s Lettres, 1863 3 Widor's letter of appreciation to Jacques Lemmens, 1863 4 Brussels Ducal Palace organ specification, 1861 5 Widor's certificate for Chevalier de l'Ordre du Christ, 1866 6 ""To Budapest,"" 1893 7 Widor's travels to Russia and his 1903 passport 8 Widor's list of his works in 1894 9 The Paris Conservatory organs, 1872 10 Widor's appeal for an organ hall at the Paris Conservatory, 1895 11 Widor's certificate for the AcadÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂémie Royale, Brussels, 1908 12 ""Debussy & Rodin,"" 1927 13 The American Conservatory organ, Fontainebleau, 1925 14 Letters concerning the TrocadÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂéro organ restoration, 1926 Notes Bibliography Index"
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