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My Long Life in Music

My Long Life in Music

Auer, Leopold

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 102585442X
ISBN13: 9781025854427
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
My Long Life in Music is the evocative memoir of Leopold Auer, one of the most influential violinists and pedagogues in the history of classical music. Spanning several decades and crossing continents, the narrative provides an intimate look at the golden age of the Russian musical scene and the development of the modern violin school. Auer recounts his journey from a young prodigy to the esteemed professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, where he shaped the careers of legendary virtuosos such as Jascha Heifetz, Mischa Elman, and Nathan Milstein.

Beyond his pedagogical triumphs, Auer offers vivid portraits of his contemporaries and collaborators, including Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johannes Brahms, and Franz Liszt. The work serves as a vital historical document, capturing the cultural atmosphere of pre-revolutionary Russia and the evolution of European musical traditions. Readers are invited into the private chambers of the Russian imperial court and the grand concert halls of Europe through Auer's insightful and elegant prose. My Long Life in Music is a compelling testament to a life dedicated to artistic excellence and remains a foundational text for anyone interested in the history of the violin and the legacy of its greatest masters.

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