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Ravel remembered / Roger Nichols.

Author/creator Nichols, Roger
Format Book and Print
EditionFirst American edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Norton, 1988, ©1987.
Descriptionxxviii, 203 pages : illustrations, portraits, music, facsimiles ; 22 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Boyhood and student years -- A child at heart -- Opinions, tastes and traits -- Daphnis et Chloé and Boléro -- On composing -- As teacher -- On performances of his music -- As pianist and conductor -- Fellow artists -- At home -- As friend and companion -- On tour -- Last years -- Two tributes.
Abstract A collection of descriptions of Ravel and his music by his contemporaries, including Stravinsky, Cocteau, Colette, Poulenc and Manuel de Falla. The topics discussed include Ravel's philosophy of orchestration, his passion for curries, his mental illness and his death.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 87034867
ISBN039302573X

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.R23 N53 1988 ✔ Available Place Hold