Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Lifetime in Music by Sergei Bertensson (English) Paperbac

Description: Sergei Rachmaninoff by Sergei Bertensson, Jay Leyda An indispensable and captivating document, now back in print! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Throughout his career as composer, conductor, and pianist, Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was an intensely private individual. When Bertensson and Leydas 1956 biography appeared, it lifted the veil of secrecy on several areas of Rachmaninoffs life, especially concerning the genesis of his compositions and how he was affected by their critical reception. These pages are fabulously peopled. Here we find the Tchaikovsky brothers, Rimsky-Korsakov, Scriabin, Glazunov, and Stravinsky, as well as Chekhov, Stanislavsky, Chaliapin, Fokine, Hofmann, and Horowitz. This biography reflects direct consultation with a number of people who knew Rachmaninoff, worked with him, and corresponded with him. Even with the availabilty of such sources and full access to the Rachmaninoff Archive at the Library of Congress, Bertensson, Leyda, and Satina (Rachmaninoffs cousin and sister-in-law) were tireless in their pursuit of privately held documents, particularly correspondence. The wonderfully engaging product of their labours masterfully incorporates primary materials into the narrative. Almost half a century after it first appeared, this volume remains essential reading. Notes An indispensable and captivating document, now back in print! Author Biography Sergei Bertensson, who knew Rachmaninoff, published works on music and film, often with a documentary emphasis.Jay Leyda wrote extensively on Russian Music and film, as well as on American literature.David Butler Cannata is Professor of Music History at Esther Boyer College of Music, Temple University. Table of Contents Introduction to the 2000 Reprint, by David CannataPrefaceProloguePart I1. Zverev and His Cubs2. A New Family3. Aleko and "Free Artist"4. Deaths and Failure5. Second Concerto6. Imperial Theater7. Operas and Projects8. Dresden9. Europe10. First American Tour11. "Re" and The Bells12. War and Night VigilPart II13. Virtuoso14. Ties with Russia15. The Composer Resumes16. Work and Rest17. Exile Reinforced18. Senar and Rapsodie19. The "Russian" Symphony20. The Composer Rebuffed21. Retreat from Europe22. Symphonic Dances23. CaliforniaNotes on the TextAppendix 1. WorksIndex Promotional An indispensable and captivating document, now back in print! Promotional "Headline" An indispensable and captivating document, now back in print! Details ISBN0253214211 Author Jay Leyda Short Title SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Publisher Indiana University Press Series Russian Music Studies Language English ISBN-10 0253214211 ISBN-13 9780253214218 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Indiana University Press Subtitle A Lifetime in Music Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Residence US Pages 520 DOI 10.1604/9780253214218 UK Release Date 2009-02-12 AU Release Date 2009-02-12 NZ Release Date 2009-02-12 US Release Date 2009-02-12 Edited by Paula Queiroz Birth 1974 Death 1925 Affiliation European University Viadrina, Germany Position journalist Qualifications Ph.D. Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-02-12 Alternative 9780253013705 DEWEY 780.92 Illustrations 14 b&w photos Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76650587;

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