Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Composer's World) - Hardcover

Thompson, Wendy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670844764 ISBN 13: 9780670844760

Publisher: Viking Juvenile, 1993

Synopsis

Illustrations and extracts from his most popular works help chronicle the life of the composer Tchaikovsky, who combined the traditions of his native Russia with the Western symphony

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 7-12-- Two fine biographies that present an all-encompassing view of each composer's life and times. Loosely organized in chronological order and including education, personal and professional growth, and creative genius, the books take a "scrapbook" approach. Through words and illustrations, they highlight the historical and social climate in which each man lived. There are paintings, photographs, sketches, and, most intriguing, extracts from both Debussy and Tchaikovsky's major works--enough to whet the appetite of serious readers who may want to play a few measures. Maps, major works, glossary (Tchaikovsky), and an index fill the front and back endpapers. The dates of each important era are superimposed on some of the text, which is rather distracting. Illustrations are also overlapped and occasionally crowd the page. However, this is an effective technique in presenting a factual kaleidoscope of material. The information is accurate and complete. Libraries with a need for detailed, well-presented biographies of musicians will want these titles. Casual browsers will do better with Krull's Lives of the Musicians (Harcourt, 1993). --Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NY
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Viking Juvenile
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0670844764
• ISBN 13: 9780670844760
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48