The New Grove Stravinsky / [edited by] Stephen Walsh.

Other author Walsh, Stephen, 1942- editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Grove, ©2002.
Description85 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesGrove music
Grove music. ^A513079
Contents Background and early years, 1882-1905 -- Towards "The Firebird" 1902-9 -- The early Diaghilev ballets, 1910-14 -- Exile in Switzerland, 1914-20 -- France: the beginnings of neo-classicism, 1920-25 -- Return to the theatre, 1925-34 -- Last years in France: towards America, 1934-9 -- USA: the late neo-classical works, 1939-51 -- The proto-serial works, 1951-9 -- Final years, 1959-71 -- Then and since -- Work-list -- Writings.
Abstract This biography of Stravinsky is one in a new series of composer biographies, derived and adapted from the second edition of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. These newly written biographies bring the best of the book-length pieces in The New Grove to a wider audience. Each title provides fresh new insights into the life and works of a major composer, derived from the most recent scholarship. In addition to a detailed and informative view of the subject's life and works, written by an expert in the field, each book includes comprehensive, tabular work-lists and a fully revised and updated bibliography.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 00031122
ISBN0312233264 (pbk.)
ISBN0333804090

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.S932 N48 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold