Leo Ornstein

Leo Ornstein: The Man, His Ideas, His Work is a book written by Frederick Herman Martens in 1918. The book is a comprehensive biography of Leo Ornstein, a Russian-American composer and pianist who was known for his avant-garde and experimental music. The book provides a detailed account of Ornstein's life, from his childhood in Russia to his emigration to the United States and his rise to fame as a composer and performer. The author explores Ornstein's musical ideas and innovations, discussing in depth his use of dissonance, polyrhythms, and unconventional harmonies. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Ornstein's major works, including his Piano Sonata No. 4 and his Symphony No. 1. In addition to his musical achievements, the book also delves into Ornstein's personal life, including his marriage to Pauline Mallet-Prevost, a French pianist and composer. The author examines Ornstein's relationships with other prominent musicians and artists of his time, including Igor Stravinsky and Marcel Duchamp. Overall, Leo Ornstein: The Man, His Ideas, His Work is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most innovative and influential composers of the early 20th century. It provides a valuable insight into Ornstein's life and work, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of modern music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.