Sergei Prokofiev
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2024
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-951-7 (ISBN)
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-951-7 (ISBN)
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An absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography of celebrated composer Sergei Prokofiev.
This absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev, revealing a surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. The narrative weaves through Prokofiev’s intricate existence, depicting a life coloured by pathos and intersecting with a myriad of characters. Christina Guillaumier breathes life into the people and landscapes that shaped Prokofiev’s journey, 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 resilience, offering a fresh perspective on Prokofiev’s indomitable spirit.
This absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev, revealing a surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. The narrative weaves through Prokofiev’s intricate existence, depicting a life coloured by pathos and intersecting with a myriad of characters. Christina Guillaumier breathes life into the people and landscapes that shaped Prokofiev’s journey, 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 resilience, offering a fresh perspective on Prokofiev’s indomitable spirit.
Christina Guillaumier is a research fellow and reader in music and cultural practice at the Royal College of Music. Her books include The Operas of Sergei Prokofiev.
A Note on Transliteration
Introduction: Prokofiev and Russia
1 The Road to Petersburg
2 Coming of Age
3 Scythian on Tour: Early Travels and Beyond
4 Transitional Years
5 The Search for a New Freedom
6 Happiness and War
7 1948 and Its Consequences
References
Bibliography
Discography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 14.10.2024 |
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Reihe/Serie | Critical Lives |
Zusatzinfo | 28 illustrations |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 130 x 200 mm |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik | |
ISBN-10 | 1-78914-951-7 / 1789149517 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78914-951-7 / 9781789149517 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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