This deeply researched biography of Beacute;la Bartoacute;k (1881ndash;1945) provides a more comprehensive view of the innovative Hungarian musician than ever before. David Cooper traces Bartoacute;krsquo;s international career as an ardent ethno-musicologist and composer; teacher; and pianist; while also providing a detailed discussion of most of his works. Further; the author explores how Europersquo;s political and cultural tumult affected Bartoacute;krsquo;s work; travel; and reluctant emigration to the safety of America in his final years. Cooper illuminates Bartoacute;krsquo;s personal life and relationships; while also expanding what is known about the influence of other musiciansmdash;Richard Strauss; Zoltaacute;n Kodaacute;ly; and Yehudi Menuhin; among many others. The author also looks closely at some of the composerrsquo;s actions and behaviors which may have been manifestations of Asperger syndrome. The book; in short; is a consummate biography of an internationally admired musician.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The best book on music theory from a players perspectiveBy SF NativeThis is definitely the best book ive read on theory from a players perspective ever. Doesnt matter if youre a guitarist; bassist; singer; drummer; woods; brass; etc. Vic really takes a Zen approach to laying it all out. Love the takeaways from each chapter. Ive applied everything here to my 30 years of playing; and gotten better thanks to the advice from The Music Lesson. A couple gems: "Dont loose the groove to find the note"; and "The right note is only a half step away". So cool.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Victor Wooten is an awesome bass playerBy CadenzaI am still trying to finish reading this. Victor Wooten is an awesome bass player; but not as good as a writer. However; although I find the style awkward; many of the ideas he is trying to put forth are very thought-provoking.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Transmits -- not just teaches -- really wonderful stuff about musicBy CustomerTransmits -- not just teaches -- really wonderful stuff about music. New Age-y writing style might be hard for some to take; but totally worth it. Im a better musician after each chapter -- weird; awesome.
