The Music of Stravinsky - Softcover

Walsh, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198163754 ISBN 13: 9780198163756

Publisher: Clarendon Press, 1993

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Here is a critical survey of Stravinsky's entire output from a lucid and authoritative guide. Its author, Stephen Walsh, has effortlessly assimilated the new literature on the composer, has examined many of Stravinsky's letters and sketches, and is able, in continuously questioning received views, to provide fresh insight into Stravinsky's works.

About the Author:

Stephen Walsh is at University College, Cardiff.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0198163754
• ISBN 13: 9780198163756
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326