Myaskowsky: His Life And Work (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258032890)

Myaskowsky: His Life And Work is a biography written by Alexei Ikonnikov about the life and work of the Russian composer Nikolay Myaskovsky. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Myaskovsky's life, from his childhood and early musical education to his rise to prominence as one of the most important composers of the Soviet era. The author delves into Myaskovsky's musical style, which was heavily influenced by the works of Tchaikovsky, and his contributions to the development of Soviet music. Ikonnikov also explores Myaskovsky's personal life, including his relationships with other composers and his struggles with alcoholism. Throughout the book, Ikonnikov draws on a wide range of sources, including Myaskovsky's own writings, letters, and diaries, as well as interviews with his friends and colleagues. The result is a detailed and engaging portrait of a complex and fascinating figure in the history of Russian music. Overall, Myaskowsky: His Life And Work is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and works of Nikolay Myaskovsky, as well as for those interested in the history of Soviet music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexei Ikonnikov
ISBN-10: 1258032899
ISBN-13: 9781258032890
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/05/2011
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d