The New Grove Stravinsky / [edited by] Stephen Walsh.
| Other author | Walsh, Stephen, 1942- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Grove, ©2002. |
| Description | 85 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Grove 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 00031122 |
| ISBN | 0312233264 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0333804090 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S932 N48 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |