Sergei Prokofiev / Christina Guillaumier.
| Author/creator | Guillaumier, Christina author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Reaktion Books, 2024. |
| Description | 176 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critical Lives Critical lives. ^A572550 |
| Contents | Introduction: Prokofiev and Russia -- The road to Petersburg -- Coming of age -- Scythian on tour: early travels and beyond -- Transitional years -- The search for a new freedom -- Happiness and war -- The year 1948 and its consequences. |
| Abstract | A critical biography of the twentieth-century Russian composer and pianist. This wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev. In it, the author reveals Prokofiev's surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. She breathes life into the people and worlds that shaped Prokofiev's complicated life, capturing the unwavering passion of a musical genius whose love for his craft transcended all barriers. This new critical account is a vivid portrait of the artist's indomitable drive. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and discography. |
| ISBN | 9781789149517 paperback |
| ISBN | 1789149517 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Item has been checked out | ML410.P865 G85 2024 | Due 11/13/2025 | Want This? |