The story of the Strauss dynasty, full of family dramas, tensions, triumphs and disasters set against the backdrop of the fall of the Habsburg Empire. It's a fascinating saga told in Suchet's enthusiastic, anecdotal style so the narrative is always informative and entertaining. He relates personal lives, the politics of the day and musical history in such a beguiling way that prior musical knowledge is absolutely not necessary. Highly recommended.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 90 Summer 2018 ) |
