Description
Mahler Volume One – Henry Louis de la Grange
A Definitive Biography of Gustav Mahler | Doubleday & Company Inc. (1973)
Product Information
- Title: Mahler Volume One
- Author: Henry Louis de la Grange
- Language: English
- Formats: Hardcover (1973) | Paperback (1978)
- Pages: 246
- Publisher: Doubleday & Company Inc.
- ISBN-10: 0385005245
- ISBN-13: 978-0385005241
- EAN / UPC: 4230899848070
Overview
Mahler Volume One is the first installment in Henry Louis de la Grange’s monumental biography of Gustav Mahler, one of the most influential composers and conductors of the late Romantic era. With meticulous research and compelling narrative, de la Grange traces Mahler’s early years, exploring his artistic influences, personal struggles, and professional rise in the world of classical music.
This volume presents a detailed portrait of Mahler’s formative years, his development as a composer, and his growing reputation as a conductor. Drawing from extensive historical documents, personal letters, and contemporary accounts, the book provides a richly detailed examination of Mahler’s life and music, making it a must-read for music historians, scholars, and Mahler enthusiasts.
Product Features
- Definitive Biography: The first part of a comprehensive study on Gustav Mahler’s life and career.
- Richly Researched: Based on historical documents, letters, and personal accounts.
- In-Depth Musical Analysis: Offers insight into Mahler’s compositions, influences, and conducting style.
- Engaging Narrative: De la Grange’s storytelling makes this biography accessible to both scholars and general readers.
Interesting Facts
- Henry Louis de la Grange devoted over four decades to researching and writing Mahler’s biography, producing the most authoritative study of the composer’s life.
- This volume is the foundation for subsequent books in de la Grange’s multi-volume series on Mahler.
- Mahler’s music was deeply influenced by nature, philosophy, and personal tragedy, themes extensively explored in this biography.
Publisher
Published by Doubleday & Company Inc. in 1973 (Hardcover) and 1978 (Paperback). All rights reserved.
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