Arcképek a zenevilágból

A vivid collection of short essays, this volume brings listeners into the bustling world of early‑twentieth‑century music. Penned in the aftermath of the 1917‑18 season, the author captures the immediacy of concerts, rehearsals and personal encounters, offering a snapshot of the cultural pulse that ran through Budapest and beyond. The tone is conversational yet precise, inviting the audience to hear the same observations that once filled the pages of contemporary journals.

Among the lively portraits is the portrait of a celebrated Russian pianist, whose imposing stature and striking technique are rendered in lively detail. His journey from a modest Moscow family to concert halls across Europe is traced through anecdotes that reveal both his physical presence and his artistic fire. Short sketches of other luminaries—composers, conductors and virtuosi—follow, each rendered with the same affectionate eye, creating a chorus of voices that together illuminate an unforgettable musical era.