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'If my life has a leitmotif, it is probably the fulfilment of silence, which, today in particular, forms an antithesis to thefast pace of our existence.'Involved in a serious car accident, the young Franz Welser-Möst experienced the sound of silence, which was the key that unlocked a completely new way of thinking for the celebrated conductor. Here he takes us with him on a journey through his lifein music and reveals a glimpse of the inner complexities of an opera house and orchestra. He candidly explains how he has continually reinvented himself after a series of setbacks, and that both…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
'If my life has a leitmotif, it is probably the fulfilment of silence, which, today in particular, forms an antithesis to thefast pace of our existence.'Involved in a serious car accident, the young Franz Welser-Möst experienced the sound of silence, which was the key that unlocked a completely new way of thinking for the celebrated conductor. Here he takes us with him on a journey through his lifein music and reveals a glimpse of the inner complexities of an opera house and orchestra. He candidly explains how he has continually reinvented himself after a series of setbacks, and that both disasters and triumphs have served to shape and enrich his musical trajectory.This book is a heartfelt appeal for the continued rediscovery of music as well as a convincing alternative to the noise of the world.
Autorenporträt
Franz Welser-Möst prägt als Musikdirektor des Cleveland Orchestra die unverwechselbare Klangkultur des großen Orchesters. Als Gastdirigent verbindet ihn eine enge Partnerschaft mit den Wiener Philharmonikern. Er stand zwei Mal am Pult des Neujahrskonzerts. Bei den Salzburger Festspielen ist er regelmäßig Gast. Für sein Wirken erhielt der Dirigent bedeutende Ehrungen, seine CD- und DVD-Aufnahmen wurden vielfach ausgezeichnet.