| A Cellist's Life Contributor(s): Hampton, Colin (Composer) |
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ISBN: 1890490350 ISBN-13: 9781890490355 Publisher: String Letter Publishing OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2000 Annotation: One of the 20th century's most distinguished cellists, Colin Hampton is your guide to a bygone world of classical music and musicians. Wise teacher, musical iconoclast, and nonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet, Hampton helped to redefine the standards of contemporary chamber music, founded one of America's first cello clubs, and inspired generations of students. Through his witty, convivial, and candid narratives, you'll also encounter such luminaries as Pablo Casals, Ernest Bloch, Igor Stravinsky, Arturo Toscanini, Bela Bartok, Yehudi Menuhin, and others as never before. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Music - Music | Genres & Styles - Classical - Music | Individual Composer & Musician |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 00046314 |
| Series: Strings Backstage |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.03" W x 8.99" (0.46 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: (String Letter Publishing). One of the 20th century's most distinguished cellists, Colin Hampton is your guide to a bygone world of classical music and musicians. Wise teacher, musical iconoclast, and nonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet, Hampton helped to redefine the standards of contemporary chamber music, founded one of America's first cello clubs, and inspired generations of students. Through his witty, convivial, and candid narratives, you'll also encounter such luminaries as Pablo Casals, Ernest Bloch, Igor Stravinsky, Arturo Toscanini, Bela Bartok, Yehudi Menuhin, and others as never before. |