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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another's Musical Life,
By Patrick Yamada (Orange, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Reminiscences of RimskyKorsakov by V. V. Yastrebtsev (Hardcover)
After one reads Rimsky's autobiography _My Musical Life_, there isn't much left in English translation for those who want to know more about one of the greatest Russian composers. Thank God for Yatrebtsev. Yastrebtsev's biography provides a wealth of information Rimsky did not remember (since he wrote his autobiography years after the events happened), remembered incorrectly, or chose to omit._Reminiscences of Rimsky-Korsakov_ may well be unique in that it is a day by day record of Rimsky's words and deeds. I enjoyed the refreshing immediacy of Yastrebtsev's first-hand accounts of his visits with Rimsky not only for the candid comments, but also for an intimate look into the composer's daily habits. Their conversations help the student of Rimsky to put his works in context, for Rimsky and Yastrebtsev discussed others' works along with his own. It is a must-have for the student of Rimsky-Korsakov or of late 19th century Russian music in general. |
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Reminiscences of RimskyKorsakov by V. V. Yastrebtsev by V. V. I?A?strebt?s?ev (Hardcover - October 15, 1985)
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