The Fountain of Youth
The Artistry of Frank Glazer
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This is the first book to chronicle the life ofpianist Frank Glazer, starting with his early yearsplaying in the vaudeville theaters of Milwaukee andhis time in Europe studying piano with Artur Schnabelduring the Great Depression. The book explores histriumphant New York recital debut and his successfulconcerto debut with Serge Koussevitsky and the BostonSymphony, followed by his experience as a soldier inWorld War II. Music students will appreciate hisgenerosity and wisdom as a teacher, and pianists willbe intrigued by his novel approach to technique whichhas kept him performing for nine deca...
This is the first book to chronicle the life of
pianist Frank Glazer, starting with his early years
playing in the vaudeville theaters of Milwaukee and
his time in Europe studying piano with Artur Schnabel
during the Great Depression. The book explores his
triumphant New York recital debut and his successful
concerto debut with Serge Koussevitsky and the Boston
Symphony, followed by his experience as a soldier in
World War II. Music students will appreciate his
generosity and wisdom as a teacher, and pianists will
be intrigued by his novel approach to technique which
has kept him performing for nine decades. Composers
and singers will cherish his fifteen songs, many of
which are published here for the first time. In
addition to the songs the reader will find many
photographs, concert programs, and letters to a
brother during World War II, to his future wife from
a concert tour of Europe, and to a young pianist
embarking on his own career. Music enthusiasts will
be captivated by the life story of this fascinating
performer, who has been sharing his artistic
excellence with the world for nearly a century.
pianist Frank Glazer, starting with his early years
playing in the vaudeville theaters of Milwaukee and
his time in Europe studying piano with Artur Schnabel
during the Great Depression. The book explores his
triumphant New York recital debut and his successful
concerto debut with Serge Koussevitsky and the Boston
Symphony, followed by his experience as a soldier in
World War II. Music students will appreciate his
generosity and wisdom as a teacher, and pianists will
be intrigued by his novel approach to technique which
has kept him performing for nine decades. Composers
and singers will cherish his fifteen songs, many of
which are published here for the first time. In
addition to the songs the reader will find many
photographs, concert programs, and letters to a
brother during World War II, to his future wife from
a concert tour of Europe, and to a young pianist
embarking on his own career. Music enthusiasts will
be captivated by the life story of this fascinating
performer, who has been sharing his artistic
excellence with the world for nearly a century.
