Soul of the Journey - The Mendelssohns in Scotland and Italy

Combining letters and sketches with an accompanying narrative describing their journeys, this is a wonderful celebration of the two Mendelssohns and a portrait of Scotland and Italy of the time as seen through the eyes of two of the Romantic movement's most acclaimed composers.

About the author

Diana Ambache has written for numerous publications, including The Independent, Classical Music magazine, BBC Music magazine, Classic FM magazine and Musical Opinion. As a pianist she has given concerts in more than 30 countries and has made 16 CD recordings, many featuring the music of women composers. She was shortlisted for the prestigious European Women of Achievement in 2002 for her work pioneering the revival and promotion of music by female composers (www.womenofnote.co.uk). Her book about Grazyna Bacewicz is published by Cambridge University Press (Elements Women in Music).

Summary

Combining letters and sketches with an accompanying narrative describing their journeys, this is a wonderful celebration of the two Mendelssohns and a portrait of Scotland and Italy of the time as seen through the eyes of two of the Romantic movement’s most acclaimed composers.

Product details

• Authors: Ambache, Diana Ambache
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781780277257
• ISBN: 978-1-78027-725-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Biographies, autobiographies; Travel; Music, TRAVEL / General, MUSIC / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, Scotland, Italy, Travel & holiday, Biography: arts & entertainment, Travel and holiday, Biography: arts and entertainment