Heute habe ich das Wien-Buch ausgelesen und es hat wirklich versprochen, was man mir versprochen/empfohlen hat. Politik, Architektur, Literatur, Musik und Malerei in Fin-de-Siecle, in sieben Essays verbunden, und alle sehr recherchiert geschrieben. War ein tolles Buch und hat mir diese Zeit und Wien wieder auf eine andere Weise nahegebracht.
Heute Abend habe ich dann meine Februar-Biographie begonnen und auch sie hat mir nach den ersten Seiten schon begeistert. Wahnsinn, welche Lebensfreude dieser Mann hat. Einfach nur toll und hoffentlich habe ich das mit 86 auch ;-)
Mein Neues:
Tony BENNETT
Life is a Gift
The Zen of Bennett
Product Description: A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all
time
"My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means
'the blessed one.' I couldn't say it any better than that." —Tony Bennett
Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the
world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the
LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game.
In decade after decade, this artistic icon—who has won seventeen Grammys, sung
for ten presidents, and performed for royalty—has refused to compromise his
vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true
to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored
by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King
Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to
grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice.
In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful
reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett shares stories of
friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value
of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and
a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and,
most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst
for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of
discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to
work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary
Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra
Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David
Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few.
A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and illustrated
with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is
a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all
ages.
