Description: Yevgeny Mravinsky: The Noble Conductor [Hardcover] Tassie, Gregor Product Overview The last of a long line of distinguished Russian aristocrats, Yevgeny Mravinsky emerges from the 20th Century musical scene as a noble conductor and exceptional treasure of Soviet culture. His friendship of some forty years with Dmitri Shostakovich led to the opening of that composer's music to the Soviet public in spite of the State's condemnation of Shostakovich's work in the influential newspaper Pravda. His associations with many other prominent musicians were instrumental in bringing their works into the Soviet consciousness. In these pages, the family history, major formative life events, and the many musical accomplishments of Mravinsky are chronicled, revealing an introverted musician who put all his feelings into his interpretation of the scores he conducted. It was Mravinsky who was largely responsible for introducing the Soviet people in the 20th Century to the music of Debussy, Scriabin, and Stravinsky. Along with those of Feodor Chalyapin, George Balanchine, Nikolai Cherkasov, and Yuri Grigorovich, Mravinsky's life reveals much about the psychology and credo of the artist in the Soviet State. Enriched with rare photographs of Mravinsky in his various milieus, and a helpful chronology and bibliography, this study will be of great significance to students of Russian history, music history, and the creative process. Read more Details Publisher : Scarecrow Press (September 7, 2005) Language : English Hardcover : 304 pages ISBN-10 : 0810854279 ISBN-13 : 77 Item Weight : 1.35 pounds Dimensions : 6.32 x 0.97 x 9.04 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,450,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #457 in Music Conducting (Books) #1,853 in Classical Musician Biographies #11,187 in Classical Music (Books) #457 in Music Conducting (Books) #1,853 in Classical Musician Biographies We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0810854279
ISBN10: 0810854279
ISBN13: 9780810854277
EAN: 9780810854277
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Brand: Scarecrow Press
GTIN: 09780810854277
Book Title: Yevgeny Mravinsky : the Noble Conductor
Number of Pages: 304 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2005
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Genres & Styles / Classical, Composers & Musicians, Historical
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Music, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 22.1 Oz
Author: Gregor Tassie
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover