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Moriz Rosenthal in Word & Music A Legacy of the Nineteenth Century

by Mark Mitchell, Allan Evans

ISBN13: 9780253346605
ISBN10: 0253346606
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As a pianist, Rosenthal was unparalleled: his legato touch came from Chopin through his pupil Mikuli; his awareness of composition was developed by Liszt; his Brahms interpretation shaped by the composer himself; and his ingeniously crafted piano-paraphrases memorialized his friendship with Johann Strauss II. Yet Rosenthal's pianistic abilities were married to a rare intellectual erudition--a knowledge of literature, history, philology, science, philosophy, and society that few pianists have ever matched, let alone surpassed.

In these striking pieces, we see every facet of Rosenthal: memoirist, social critic, pedagogue, and virtuoso. He could write with gravity and pathos, yet his famous and sometimes devastating wit is legendary. This volume combines Rosenthal's writings with critical assessments of the pianist by such contemporaries as Eduard Hanslick, Edward Prime-Stevenson, and Hugo Wolf. It is rounded out with an illuminating preface by Charles Rosen, perhaps Rosenthal's most renowned pupil; a discography and concertography; and a CD featuring never-before-released Rosenthal recordings.

Review

"These recordings and others will satisfy the curiosity that must be provoked by the opportunity here afforded; and, for that opportunity, we must acknowledge the informed and valuable work of Mark Mitchell and Allan Evans." --Chronicles, July 2006 Indiana University Press Indiana University Press

Review

"This is a valuable work for pianists and an enjoyable read for everyone. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Inclusive music libraries serving readers at all levels." --Choice Indiana University Press

Review

Much like the picture that emerges when one pieces together a jigsaw puzzle, a picture of Moriz Rosenthal (1862, 1946) emerges from the many bits of information Mitchell and Evans have assembled here. Each piece of the puzzle is important to the understanding of this giant in the piano world. A preface by Charles Rosen, among Rosenthal's most famous students, gives the reader a warm view of the pianist as teacher. Mitchell and Evans fill indetails and sort through many issues in their introduction. Rosenthal's slight autobiography (20--plus pages) helps the reader see his wit and passion. Letters and excerpted anecdotal writings by Rosenthal and some not--always--glowing reviews of his concerts add more detail. A few pages of period photographs place him in historical context with teachers and colleagues. The appendixes complete the picture, offering snippets of his humor, a discography, and an invaluable annotated concertography. And then like icing on the cake: an audio CD recorded fairly late in Rosenthal's life, which reveals him as a remarkable interpreter of Chopin. This is a valuable work for pianists and an enjoyable read for everyone. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Inclusive music libraries serving readers at all levels.Choice

Synopsis

A never-before seen view into the great age of late-Romantic piano performance, through the writings of one of its greatest performers. Includes CD.

About the Author

Mark Mitchell is the author of Virtuosi and Vladimir de Pachmann both published by Indiana University Press. He is the recipient of a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship for 2006-2007.

Allan Evans is the founder, owner, and producer of Arbiter Recording Company. He lives in New York City.

Contents<\>

Preface Charles Rosen

Acknowledgments

Moriz Rosenthal: A Chronology

Introduction

1. Autobiography Moriz Rosenthal

2. Review of a Concert by M. R. in Vienna Eduard Hanslick

3. Letter to Lilli Lehmann M. R.

4. Review of a Concert by M. R. in Manchester Arthur Johnstone

5. Rosenthaliana Leonard Liebling

6. The Diémer Competition, Paris [1903] M. R.

7. The Bane of Virtuosity (excerpt) Lawrence Gilman

8. From Music, The Mystery and the Reality Paul Roës

9. On Liszt's Don Juan Fantasie M. R.

10. A Stroll with Ferruccio Busoni M. R.

11. Mahleriana M. R.

12. Czar Alexander II M. R.

13. Review of a Concert by M. R. H. C. C.

14. Letter to the Editor M. R.

15. As Others See Us: H. C. C.'s Response to M. R.'s Letter to the Editor

16. The Korngold Scandal

17. From Franz Liszt James Gibbons Huneker

18. The Old and the New School of Piano Playing M. R.

19. Review of a Concert by M. R. Kaikhosru Sorabji

20. Letter to Herbert Hughes M. R.

21. Moriz RosenthalEmil Sauer: and Modern Pianism Edward Prime-Stevenson

22. Schumann's Carnaval M. R.

23. Anton Rubinstein's Concert in Pressburg M. R.

24. My Memories of Johannes Brahms M. R.

25. Brahmsiana M. R.

26. Brahms and Johann Strauss II M. R.

27. Review of a Concert by M. R. G. C.

28. Letter to the Editor M. R.

29. Review of a Concert by M. R.

30. Aphorisms M. R.

31. On the Question of Applause M. R.

Appendix A. Rosenthal as Humorist

Appendix B. Annotated Concertography

Appendix C. Discography

Notes

Index

Moriz Rosenthal CD Track List

1. Frédéric Chopin, Nocturne in D flat, Op. 27. No. 2 5:01

rec. on May 22, 1936. mtx: 2EA 3641-5 HMV DB 2926

2. Frédéric Chopin, Sonata no. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, Allegro Maestoso 8:46

rec. on June 27, 1939. test pressing mtx. CS 040220/1

3. Frédéric Chopin, Sonata no. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, Scherzo 2:39

rec. on June 22, 1939. test pressing mtx. CS 040206

4. Frédéric Chopin, Sonata no. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, Largo 9:09

rec. on June 2 3, 1939. test pressing mtx. CS 040211 72

5. Frédéric Chopin, Sonata no. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, Finale* 5:09

rec. on June 26, 1939. test pressing mtx. CS 040215 16-2

6. Frédéric Chopin, Sonata no. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, Largo (truncated)* 5:33

broadcast by the BBC, I.ondon on March 23, 1935 (courtesy of the National Sound Archive)

7. Frédéric Chopin, Mazurka in C sharp minor, Op. 63 No. 3 1:59

rec. on March 3. 1931. mtx. 2-21783-2, Decca 25268

8. Frédéric Chopin, Etude in G flat, Op. 10 No. 5 1:43

rec. on March 3. 1931. mtx. 2-21783-2, Decca 25268

9. Frédéric Chopin, Etude in C, Op. 10 No. 1 2:08

rec. on March 3, 1931. mtx. 2-21784, Decca 25268

10. Frédéric Chopin, Mazurka m G, Op. 67 No. 1 1:25

rec. on March 3, 1931. mtx. 2-21783-2, Decca 25268

11. Chopin-Liszt: My Joys* 4:16

rec. on March 18, 1942. test pressing CS 97 3 45 2-2

12. Albeniz: Triana 4:12

rec. on May 29, 1929. mix. 2-21461, Decca 25875

13. Strauss-Rosenthal: Blue Danube Waltz 7:37

rec. on March 6, 1931. mtx. 2-2178586, Parlophone P 9562

14. Franz Schubert: Moment Musical No. 3 2:03

rec. on October 22, 1937. mtx. OEA 3645-2

15. Schubert-Liszt: Soirée de Vienne 5:10

rec. on May 25. 1936. mtx. OEA 36478, HMV DA 1510

16. Frédéric Chopin, Valse in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2 3:53

rec. on May 22, 1936. mix. 2EA 2625-4, HMV DB 2772

17. Frédéric Chopin, Mazurka in B,Op. 63 No. 1 2:14

rec. on October 22, 1937. mtx. OEA 5505-2, HMV DA 1660

Total playing time: 73:06

* previously unpublished recording

Producer: Allan Evans; Restoration: Studio FS Roma; Our gratitude to Donald Hodgman, the late Philip Stern, Jonathan Summers, the National Sound Archive, Daniel Sbardella, Donald McCormick, and The Rodgers and Hammerstem Archives of Recorded Sound (New York Public

Library at Lincoln Center) for the kind use of their recordings.