Jonathan Cross
Igor Stravinsky (Reaktion Books - Critical Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780234946
- author:
- Jonathan Cross
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.5 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Igor Stravinsky: A Life of Modernism and Restless Creativity This biography explores the life and work of Igor Stravinsky, one of the 20th century's most celebrated composers. Born in Russia, Stravinsky spent most of his life in exile, which had a lasting impact on his art. Stravinsky's work emerged from decades spent in Paris, Los Angeles, and other cities, surrounded by an artistic circle that included notable figures of the time. His music reflects both the turmoil of his times and his own personal experiences of loss and displacement. This book provides a fresh perspective on Stravinsky's life and artistic achievement. By examining Stravinsky's work in its historical context, this biography sheds new light on the composer's remarkable career, which earned him recognition from both the White House and the Kremlin as one of the great artistic forces of his era.
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