House Concert

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By Igor Levit and Florian Zinnecker

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House Concert by Igor Levit and Florian Zinnecker delves into the intimate world of home-based musical performances. The book explores the connection between musician and audience, revealing how personal spaces become vibrant stages for artistry. It captures the essence of music as a unifying and personal experience, offering insight into the lives and inspirations of artists outside of conventional concert halls.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by the intimate intersections of music and personal stories, especially in the context of classical music. Exploring the insights of a celebrated pianist and a seasoned journalist, it delves into the emotional and philosophical depths of musical performance. It's perfect for those who appreciate the transformative power of music and the storytelling behind the scenes of a musician's life.

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Igor Levit ranks among the greatest pianists of his generation, described by The New York Times as ‘one of the essential artists of our time’. But his influence reaches far beyond music: he uses his public platform to speak out against racism, antisemitism, and all forms of intolerance and prejudice.

Convinced of the duty of the musician to remain an engaged citizen, he is recognised and admired for his willingness to take a stand on some of the great issues of our day, even though it has come at considerable personal cost.

When the pandemic broke out and Levit was unable to give live concerts, he switched his piano recitals from concert halls to his living room and gained a huge international following. House Concert opens a window onto Levit’s life during the 2019–2020 concert season, charting the transition from his whirlwind life of back-to-back live concerts in packed concert halls to the eerie stillness of lockdown and the innovative series of house concerts livestreamed over Twitter.

A year in which Levit spoke out against hate and received death threats in response. A year in which he found his voice and found himself – as an artist and as a person.

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House Concert is celebrated for providing an intriguing insight into Igor Levit's journey from an emerging artist to a renowned pianist. It delves into the complexities of being a professional musician today, highlighting Levit's bold approach to addressing issues beyond music. The book captures the unpredictable yet joyful spirit of his performances, offering a compelling look at the intersection of his political activism and musical career.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509553556

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Contributors:

Translated by Shaun Whiteside
Translated by Shaun Whiteside
Translated by Shaun Whiteside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Florian Zinnecker Igor Levit Non-Fiction

About the Author

Igor Levit was born in 1987 in Gorky, Russia (now Nizhny Novgorod) and moved to Germany with his family at the age of eight. He studied at the Hanover Academy of Music and was the youngest participant in the Arthur Rubinstein Competition in 2005, winning the silver prize. In spring 2019 he was appointed professor for piano at the Hanover University of Music, Theatre and Media. His highly-acclaimed recording of the 32 Beethoven Sonatas was awarded the Gramophone 2020 Artist of the Year as well as the Opus Klassik in 2020. He was Musical America’s Recording Artist of the Year 2020, and in November 2020 he was nominated for a Grammy in the category ‘Best Classical Instrumental Solo’.

Florian Zinnecker is a journalist and the deputy desk manager of Die Zeit.