Among the first of Gerald Abraham's many books were studies of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, and his knowledge of Russian literature and culture has provided the key to his extensive research into the history of Slavonic music. measured and described - he believed it should be considered in its cultural context. It is remarkable how he enlivens our view of the Russian scene without having lived there for a prolonged period. Essays on Russian and East European Music brings together eleven essays on Russian, Polish, and Czechoslovakian music published in various books and journals over a period of twenty years, and a previously unpublished essay on the operas of Moniuszko.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Faber & Faber
ISBN-13
9780571276745
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106498527
Product Key Features
Book Title
Essays on Russian and East European Music
Author
Doctor Gerald Abraham
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Music
Publication Year
2011
Number of Pages
204 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
135mm
Item Weight
266g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Doctor Gerald Abraham
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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