WENDY THOMPSON

How do you bring a forgotten silent film back to life? What are the techniques behind writing a successful film score? How do you work with and inspire choreographers? Carl Daviss fascinating story gives an insight into the prolific composing and conducting career of one of the worlds most celebrated film and television composers. Born in New York, Carl Davis spent his early years of his career in American before going on to study in Copenhagen. From there he moved to Britain and entered the worlds of classical music, theatre, film and television. He has since composed almost 400 film and TV scores, winning several BAFTAs and Ivor Novello awards, as well as establishing himself as the number one choice to score silent films.Some of his most recognisable work includes the soundtracks for The French Lieutenants Woman (BAFTA/Ivor Novello Winner), Pride and Prejudice (1995 TV Series), Scandal (1989) and Cranford. Written by Wendy Thompson, Carl Davis: Maestro is a glimpse into the life of a consummate all-round musician and his impact on many spheres of music-making. This is the full eBook version of the original hardback edition

Cuidadosamente ilustrada, esta obra trata de los compositores de música clásica más influyentes, los que han definido o desarrollado estilos particulares de composición y tienen un lugar significativo en la historia de la música. Hay más de cien entradas individuales, desde los extraordinarios Bach, Mozart y Beethoven, hasta otros no menos importantes como Vivaldi, Schubert y Tchaikovsky hasta llegar a compositores modernos como Carter, Boulez y Stockhausen. Cada entrada está acompañada de retratos o fotografías de los compositores, ilustraciones de los lugares donde vivieron o trabajaron y ejemplos de manuscritos originales. Esta obra es un compañero indispensable para todos los amantes de la música clásica.