ISBN: 9780679414841 - stravinsky: a creative spring : russia and france, 1882-1934 (25 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Widely regarded as the greatest composer of the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky was central to the development of modernism in art, yet no dependable biography of him exists. Previous studies have drawn too heavily from his own unreliable memoirs and conversations, and until now no biographer has possessed both the musical knowledge to evaluate his art and the linguistic proficiency needed to explore the documentary background of his life--a life whose span extended from tsarist Russia to Switzerland, France, and ultimately the United States.In this revealing volume, the first of two, Stephen Walsh follows Stravinsky from his birth in 1882 to 1934. He traces the composer's early Russian years, laying bare the complicated relationships within his family and showing how he first displayed his extraordinary talents. Stravinsky's brilliantly creative involvement with the Ballets Russes is illuminated by a sharp sense of the internal artistic politics that animated the group. Portraying Stravinsky's circumstances as an emigr in France trying to make his living as a conductor and pianist as well as a composer, Walsh reveals the true roots of his notorious obsession with money. He also describes the nature of his long affair with Vera Sudeykina.While always respecting Stravinsky's own insistence that life and art be kept distinct, Stravinsky makes clear precisely how the development of his music was connected to his life and to the intellectual environment in which he found himself. But at the same time it demonstrates the composer's remarkably pragmatic psychology, which led him to consider the welfare of his art to be of paramount importance, before which everything else had to give way. Walsh, long established as an expert on Stravinsky's music, has drawn upon a vast array of material, much of it unpublished or unavailable in English, to bring the man himself, in all his color and genius, to glowing life.…

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Zustand: Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear like creased spine, cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent. The book may have some highlights, notes, underlined pages. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included . Safe and Secure Mailer. No Hassle Return.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Widely regarded as the greatest composer of the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky was central to the development of modernism in art, yet no dependable biography of him exists. Previous studies have drawn too heavily from his own unreliable memoirs and conversations, and until now no biographer has possessed both the musical knowledge to evaluate his art and the linguistic proficiency needed to explore the documentary background of his life--a life whose span extended from tsarist Russia to Switzerland, France, and ultimately the United States.In this revealing volume, the first of two, Stephen Walsh follows Stravinsky from his birth in 1882 to 1934. He traces the composer's early Russian years, laying bare the complicated relationships within his family and showing how he first displayed his extraordinary talents. Stravinsky's brilliantly creative involvement with the Ballets Russes is illuminated by a sharp sense of the internal artistic politics that animated the group. Portraying Stravinsky's circumstances as an emigr in France trying to make his living as a conductor and pianist as well as a composer, Walsh reveals the true roots of his notorious obsession with money. He also describes the nature of his long affair with Vera Sudeykina.While always respecting Stravinsky's own insistence that life and art be kept distinct, Stravinsky makes clear precisely how the development of his music was connected to his life and to the intellectual environment in which he found himself. But at the same time it demonstrates the composer's remarkably pragmatic psychology, which led him to consider the welfare of his art to be of paramount importance, before which everything else had to give way. Walsh, long established as an expert on Stravinsky's music, has drawn upon a vast array of material, much of it unpublished or unavailable in English, to bring the man himself, in all his color and genius, to glowing life.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First Edition. Unmarked text. Dust jacket under clear mylar cover. Two sections of photographic inserts. Widely regarded as the greatest composer of the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky was central to the development of modernism in art. This volume follows his life from his birth to 1934, tracing his early Russian years, and his emigration to France. 700p. Measures 6.5x9.5 inches.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition, foxing to the page edges.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. 698pp. Black cloth spine with black boards, DJ VG, index, bibliography, chapter notes and references, b&w photos, follows Stravinsky from his birth in 1882 to 1934. He traces the composer's early Russian years, laying bare the complicated relationships within his family and showing how he first displayed his extraordinary talents. …

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:0679414843.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Knopf, 1999. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new, with some shelf/edgewear. Has sticker on Fly leaf.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. A very good hardcover in a very good dust jacket. No markings.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 698p. A black hardcover book in fine condition, though lacking the dustjacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Volume, measuring approximately 6.75" x 9.75", quarter black cloth and black paper-covered boards, with embossed black lettering to silver spine compartment. Book is in fine condition. Jacket is preserved in mylar cover. xvii/698 pages. "Widely regarded the greatest composer of the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky was central to the development of modernism in art. Deeply influential and wonderfully productive, he is remembered for dozens of masterworks, from "The Firebird" and "The Rite of Spring" to "The Rake's Progress," but no dependable biography of him exists. Previous studies have relied too heavily on his own unreliable memoirs and conversations, and until now no biographer has possessed both the musical knowledge to evaluate his art and the linguistic proficiency needed to explore the documentary background of his life--a life whose span extended from tsarist Russia to Switzerland, France, and ultimately the United States. In this revealing volume, the first of two, Stephen Walsh follows Stravinsky from his birth in 1882 to 1934. He traces the composer's early Russian years in new and fascinating detail, laying bare the complicated relationships within his family and showing how he first displayed his extraordinary talents within the provincial musical circle around his teacher, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. Stravinsky's brilliantly creative involvement with the Ballets Russes is illuminated by a sharp sense of the internal artistic politics that animated the group. Portraying Stravinsky's circumstances as an émigré in France trying to make his living as a conductor and pianist as well as a composer while beset by emotional and financial demands, Walsh reveals the true roots of his notorious obsession with money during the 1920s and describes with sympathy the nature of his long affair with Vera Sudeykina. While always respecting Stravinsky's own insistence that life and art be kept distinct, Stravinsky makes clear precisely how the development of his music was connected to his life and to the intellectual environment in which he found himself. But at the same time it demonstrates the composer's remarkably pragmatic psychology, which led him to consider the welfare of his art to be of paramount importance, before which everything else had to give way. Hence, for example, his questionable attitude toward Hitler and Mussolini, and his reputation as a touchy, unpredictable man as famous for his enmities as for his friendships. Stephen Walsh, long established as an expert on Stravinsky's music, has drawn upon a vast array of material, much of it unpublished or unavailable in English, to bring the man himself, in all his color and genius, to glowing life. Written with elegance and energy, comprehensive, balanced, and original, Stravinsky is essential reading for anyone interested in the adventure of art in our time.". …

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. My shelf location - 39-a-2.

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[0-679-41484-3] 1999, 1st edition. (Hardcover) Very good in near fine dust jacket. 698pp. Photographs, notes, bibliography, index. Llightly edgeworn and a previous owner's name on the front free endpaper. "Widely regarded the greatest composer of the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky was central to the development of modernism in art. Deeply influential and wonderfully productive, he is remembered for dozens of masterworks, from the Firebird and the Rite of Spring to the Rake's Progress, but no dependable biography of him exists". Biography of Igor Stravinsky. Time Period 1882-1934 & 20th Century. Locale: France; Russia. (Music, Biography, Composers, Intellectual Life, Music History, Musicians).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 698 pages. 9.50x6.50x2.00 inches. In Stock.