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Black Mahler the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Story (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 356 pages
  • Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd (2 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1906210780
  • ISBN-13: 978-1906210786
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 264,352 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Black Mahler dramatically brings to life the true story of all but forgotten, English composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912). Born to a white mother and black father and raised in the London suburb of Croydon, Coleridge's titanic, choral trilogy, 'Hiawatha' makes this funny, generous and modest young man a worldwide sensation - overnight. Although hailed a cultural hero by African-Americans, Coleridge struggles against financial ruin, personal tragedy and seismic obstacles throughout his short life. Along the way, he unites a world. This moving, human life story will haunt the memory long after the final page is turned.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A true story brought to life in a fictional format, 23 April 2008
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This is truly wonderful - it's such a witty and moving novel, full of colour and light and interesting characters and events, that a reader could forget that this is actually all based on historical fact. Amazing also that the book's subject - Samuel Coleridge Taylor - is not rather more famous than he currently appears to be. Charles Elford has given us a vignette of the past that resonates with the present through the power of its compassion and its wonderfully conceived characters and relationships. A must-read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read! Go buy it! , 24 Jun 2008
By Chris (Scotland) - See all my reviews
Having not known about Coleridge-Taylor before reading this book, I certainly do now. What an amazing life he had in so few years before his death. This book is well written and I would recommend it to all. It really makes you think about how composers struggle to make ends meet, and yet trimuph in a world so focused on making money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very human story, and a good read, 5 Jun 2008
By Julian (London) - See all my reviews
Who would have thought of anything exciting coming out of Croydon at the turn of the 20th century? It's a great story of a genius shining amongst his contemporaries despite being given a bad hand to play. His music was eagerly anticipated and applauded across the World, yet nowadays his name is almost unknown in his native land. Let's hope Charlie Elford's celebratory book helps rekindle interest in this man and his work. Meanwhile buy it for a good read!
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This book is a fantastic read! It is really interesting to find out about Samuel Coleridge Taylor who previously to reading this book, I knew very little about. Read more
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