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The biography explores the life of Hermann Levi, a Jewish conductor in 19th-century Germany, highlighting his pursuit of excellence in classical music. Fritjof Haas, an opera scholar, utilizes extensive materials from the "Leviana" repository to intertwine Levi's personal journey with the musical landscape of his time. This work presents a nuanced portrait of Levi, capturing his ambitions and the complexities of his identity within the cultural context of 19th-century Germany.
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Hermann Levi, Frithjof Haas
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Hermann Levi
- Subtitle
- From Brahms to Wagner
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frithjof Haas
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780810884182
- Category
- Music, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography explores the life of Hermann Levi, a Jewish conductor in 19th-century Germany, highlighting his pursuit of excellence in classical music. Fritjof Haas, an opera scholar, utilizes extensive materials from the "Leviana" repository to intertwine Levi's personal journey with the musical landscape of his time. This work presents a nuanced portrait of Levi, capturing his ambitions and the complexities of his identity within the cultural context of 19th-century Germany.