Expositions and Developments

Igor Stravinsky; Robert Craft

ISBN 10: 0520044037 / ISBN 13: 9780520044036

Published by Berkeley & Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1981

About this Item

1st paperback edition. Small octavo in stiff paper covers. B&W photographs. Fine condition. 168 pages.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1621966021134

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Expositions and Developments
• Publisher: Berkeley & Los Angeles: University of California Press
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520044037
• ISBN 13: 9780520044036
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

The conversations between Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft are unique in musical history.' Sunday Times Expositions and Developments is the third in the legendary series of Stravinsky's conversations with Robert Craft. In this volume Stravinsky delves deep into his memory and brings to light, in the most absorbing detail, reminiscences of his childhood, youth and early manhood in Russia. A most remarkable evocation of St Petersburg, the city that the composer still loves best, forms part of the earlier, 'expository' section of the book. In his 'developments', Stravinsky moves outside Russia and unfolds a wealth of information and racy anecdote, most of which has a direct bearing on his music. The extensive chronological sweep of these conversations embraces not only a vivid account of how the Rite of Spring was composed and first performed but also his first thoughts about The Flood, one of his most recent works. This unique series of memories offers not only indispensable documentation but also exceptional literary distinction, and is essential reading for all students and lovers of Stravinsky.

About the Author

The distinguished conductor, Robert Craft, met Igor Stravinsky in 1948, and developed what proved to be an extraordinarily fruitful artistic partnership from then until the composer's death in 1971. Craft lived with the family in California and later in New York and remained close to the composer's widow Vera, until her death in 1982.