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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2005-09-07
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN
- 0810854279
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0810854279
ISBN-13
9780810854277
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43992399
Product Key Features
Book Title
Yevgeny Mravinsky : the Noble Conductor
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Genres & Styles / Classical, Composers & Musicians, Historical
Publication Year
2005
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
21.5 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-026377
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Tassie, who has worked in the music world for many years, offers a biography of Russian conductor Yevgeny Mravinsky (1903-1988) that reveals his connection to many prominent musicians. His most notable friendship was with Dmitri Shostakovich, whose music Mravinsky promoted at a time when Shostakovich was being criticized by the Soviet government. In addition to providing insight into the Soviet music world, the book follows Mravinsky's life and musical career throughout the twentieth century, as conductor with the Leningrad Philharmonic. The book also contains an interview with Andrey Zolotov, a chronology, and a selected discography., "This biography is highly recommended for all conductors, students of conducting, musicologists, and for the collections of academic and public libraries with larger music sections. It is a must read for music historians." -- American Reference Books Annual "...[a] fascinating new biography, which fleshes out our knowledge of one of the most mysterious icons of 20th-century music." -- The Financial Times "...extensive use of first-hand research and impressive marshalling of Russian-language sources, including material from the conductor's own diaries..." -- Teaching History: A Journal of Methods "...an extraordinary story of this musical obsessive..." -- Classical Music "Tassie, who has worked in the music world for many years, offers a biography of Russian conductor Yevgeny Mravinsky (1903-1988) that reveals his connection to many prominent musicians. His most notable friendship was with Dmitri Shostakovich, whose music Mravinsky promoted at a time when Shostakovich was being criticized by the Soviet government. In addition to providing insight into the Soviet music world, the book follows Mravinsky's life and musical career throughout the twentieth century, as conductor with the Leningrad Philharmonic. The book also contains an interview with Andrey Zolotov, a chronology, and a selected discography." -- Reference and Research Book News, ...extensive use of first-hand research and impressive marshalling of Russian-language sources, including material from the conductor's own diaries..., This biography is highly recommended for all conductors, students of conducting, musicologists, and for the collections of academic and public libraries with larger music sections. It is a must read for music historians., ...[a] fascinating new biography, which fleshes out our knowledge of one of the most mysterious icons of 20th-century music.
Dewey Decimal
784.2/092 B
Table Of Content
Part 1 Chronology Chapter 2 1. The Mrovinksys Chapter 3 2. "Zhenya" Chapter 4 3. The Conservatoire Chapter 5 4. "A Future Conductor of World Class" Chapter 6 5. The Leningrad Philharmonic Chapter 7 6. The Year 1937 Chapter 8 7. The Chief Conductor Chapter 9 8. Evacuation Chapter 10 9. The Great War Chapter 11 10. The Great Victory Chapter 12 11. The Year 1953 Chapter 13 12. Inna Chapter 14 13. The Unfortunate Thirteenth Chapter 15 14. The Years of Crisis Chapter 16 15. The Patriarch Chapter 17 16. The Last Concerts Part 18 Appendix A: Andrey Zolotov Interview of Yevgeny Mravinsky Part 19 Appendix B: Selected Discography Part 20 Bibliography Part 21 Index Part 22 About the Author
Synopsis
A period and culture rarely dealt with by contemporary scholars is examined here in the context of Yevgeny Mravinsky's life. The last of a long line of distinguished Russian aristocrats, Mravinsky emerges from 20th century musical history as Russia's noble conductor. In addition to presenting a valuable historical perspective, this biography examines the artistic environment of early 20th Century Soviet Union, and the leading figures in this environment., 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., This biography of Russian conductor Yevgeny Mravinsky (1903-1988) examines a period and culture rarely dealt with by contemporary scholars. The last of a long line of distinguished Russian aristocrats, Mravinsky emerges from 20th century musical history as Russia's noble conductor. His connection to many prominent musicians--most notably Dmitri Shostakovich--and his life as conductor with the Leningrad Philharmonic provide unique insight into the Soviet music world. Furthermore, the book contains an interview with Andrey Zolotov, a chronology, and a selected discography., 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.
LC Classification Number
ML422.M75T37 2005
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- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.