Nichols, Roger
From Berlioz to Boulez
- ISBN 13:
- 9780995757479
- author:
- Nichols, Roger
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Kahn & Averill
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Berlioz to Boulez: A Century of French Music Acclaimed writer and broadcaster Roger Nichols invites you to explore the turbulent and fertile period in the history of French music, spanning over 150 years. This collection of articles, interviews, radio plays, and talks takes you on a journey from Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique to Boulez's obituary. Nichols delves into the lives and works of significant composers, including Debussy and Ravel, offering in-depth studies of their operatic masterpieces. Along the way, he shares his hallmark combination of erudition and wit, connecting seemingly disparate figures through insightful comparisons. Twenty other notable composers are also featured in this comprehensive exploration of French music. Through Nichols' engaging writing, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complex and fascinating history of French music from the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
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