Beschreibung:
This new biography examines the life and work of Lionel Tertis, almost solely responsible for the rise of the viola in the twentieth century.
The Tertis FamilyEarly CareerThe First World WarChamber Music PlayersAmerican ToursReturn to the Royal Academy of MusicThe Elgar and Walton ConcertosThe BBC Orchestra, Delius, Bax and Vaughan WilliamsA Shock RetirementThe Richardson-Tertis ViolaThe Second World WarPromoting the Tertis Model ViolaReturn to America and Eightieth Birthday CelebrationsSecond Marriage and Last AppearanceTV Profile and Ninetieth BirhtdayFinal Years