Slonimsky's book of musical anecdotes / by Nicolas Slonimsky ; illustrated by Robert Bonotto.
| Author/creator | Slonimsky, Nicolas |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, ©2002. |
| Description | 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Thing or two about music |
| Portion of title | Book of musical anecdotes |
| Contents | Incidental music -- Not to be found in authorized biographies -- This modern stuff -- Musicians are like that -- Red, white and blue notes -- The carnival of animals -- Verse and worse. |
| Abstract | Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this kaleidoscope of tales on the world of Classical music. Examples of anecdotes include: a musical bicycle patented in 1896, and a musical bed built in the 1880s; the first flute players' union--founded in 300 B.C.; an orchestra made up of animals, and an opera performed by cats; how Schillinger composed a fugue based on the financial pages; the legal battle between a trained seal and the ASCAP lawyers who would not allow him to perform on radio. This collection of tales and stories were discovered in newspaper files and musical journals contemporary with the events, composers, and musicians depicted. |
| General note | Originally published: A thing or two about music. New York : Allen, Towne & Heath, 1948. With new illustrations. |
| ISBN | 0415939380 |
| ISBN | 9780415939386 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML65 .S6 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |