The Music of Stravinsky (Clarendon Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Stephen Walsh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198163754 | ISBN-13: 978-0198163756 | Publication Date: May 27, 1993

Stravinsky was one of the most original creative musicians of the twentieth century. In a career spanning six decades he composed a glittering sequence of works of astonishing diversity, from the three vividly colorful early Russian ballets, through the sharp wit and purity of his neo-classical scores and the powerful spirituality of works like the Symphony of Psalms and the Mass, to the highly individual application of serialism in the late works. This is a critical survey of Stravinsky's entire output in chronological order written in an accessible style for students, scholars, and all music lovers. Walsh draws on recent literature and the composer's own letters and sketches to provide fresh insights into Stavinsky's works. He argues persuasively that Stravinsky needs to be seen whole, and that the works are more closely connected in style and method than is generally acknowledged.

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"Pride of place should go to Walsh's own book....Walsh provides a skillfully balanced blend of historical, technical and critical discussion."--Music Analysis

"Lively and combative in style, the writing characteristically rises to its most eloquent."--Musical Times

About the Author

Stephen Walsh is at University College, Cardiff.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198163754
• ISBN-13: 978-0198163756
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #964,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This review is from: The Music of Stravinsky (Clarendon Paperbacks) (Paperback)

The most authoritative examination to date of the music of the premier composer of the twentieth century. We eagerly await Mr. Walsh's two volume biography of the subject.