Description: Domenico Dragonetti in England (1794-1846): The Career of a Double Bass Virtuoso by Fiona M. Palmer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Domenico Dragonetti (1763-1846) was the most famous double-bass player in history. He dominated the English musical world for just over half a century. This critical biography explores his extraordinary career as musician, composer, entrepreneur, and pedagogue. Publisher Description Dragonetti devoted his life to the double bass. His career in England (1794-1846) is one of the most remarkable success stories in the annals of musical history. His unprecedented virtuosity elevated the double bass to a new status. In combination with his charismatic personality his musical talent dominated the English cultural world for more than fifty years. As performer, composer, collector, and friend, he exposed the unforeseen potential of the double bass. Hisformidable talent as a musician and businessman provides an unusual insight into nineteenth-century entrepreneurship. This first substantial biography and assessment ofDragonettis career allows us to understand his importance in the history of music in general and of double-bass performance in particular. Author Biography Fiona Palmer is a double bassist in the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, New Zealand. Details ISBN 0198165919 ISBN-13 9780198165910 Title Domenico Dragonetti in England (1794-1846): The Career of a Double Bass Virtuoso Author Fiona M. Palmer Format Hardcover Year 1998 Pages 312 Publisher Clarendon Press GE_Item_ID:137024783; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780198165910
Book Title: Domenico Dragonetti in England (1794-1846): The Career of a Doubl
Number of Pages: 302 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Domenico Dragonetti in England (1794-1846) : the Career of a Double Bass Virtuoso
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 1998
Item Height: 0.9 in
Subject: History & Criticism, Musical Instruments / Strings, Composers & Musicians
Item Weight: 22.9 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Music, Biography & Autobiography
Author: Fiona M. Palmer
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover