Peter F. Ostwald Orden de los libros (cronológico)

Exploring the life of Glenn Gould, this biography delves into the complexities of his musical genius and personal struggles, including his battle with depression and fear of live performance. Written by psychiatrist Peter Ostwald, a close friend of Gould, it raises profound questions about the relationship between eccentricity and genius. The narrative highlights the contradictions within Gould's brilliance, providing a nuanced portrait that resonates with both music lovers and those interested in the psychological aspects of creativity.

Dieses Buch erzählt die Geschichte seines Lebens, sowohl den unglaublichen Aufstieg zum Ruhm als auch den Sprung in den Wahnsinn. Der Autor hatte Zugang zu Nijinskys Krankenhausakten, medizinischen Unterlagen und vielen anderen zuvor unerforschten Dokumenten, einschließlich persönlicher Korrespondenz aus den Familienarchiven sowie den Skizzen und Notizbüchern des Tänzers.

After obtaining access to long sought-after archival material about the final years of Robert Schumann, Lise Deschamps Ostwald, the author’s widow, is finally able to detail the composer’s last years at the mental institution in Endenich, fulfilling her husband’s original intent.