My Musical Life

Carl Van Vechten

ISBN 10: 1025854489 / ISBN 13: 9781025854489

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'My Musical Life' is the definitive autobiography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, one of the most influential figures in the history of Russian classical music. This insightful memoir offers an unparalleled look into the development of the Russian national school of music during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rimsky-Korsakov recounts his extraordinary transition from a naval officer to a master of orchestration and a leading member of the group of composers known as 'The Five.'The narrative provides a detailed account of his creative process, his interactions with contemporary giants such as Mussorgsky, Borodin, and Tchaikovsky, and his influential tenure as a professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Beyond personal anecdotes, the work serves as a vital historical record of the evolution of the Russian operatic and symphonic repertoire. Readers will discover the inspirations behind his most famous works, including 'Scheherazade' and 'The Golden Cockerel.' 'My Musical Life' is an essential read for musicologists, historians, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Russian Silver Age, capturing the spirit of a revolutionary era in artistic expression.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Musical Life
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025854489
• ISBN 13: 9781025854489
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 25D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 803 grams

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"My Musical Life" is the definitive autobiography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, one of the most influential figures in the history of Russian classical music. This insightful memoir offers an unparalleled look into the development of the Russian national school of music during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rimsky-Korsakov recounts his extraordinary transition from a naval officer to a master of orchestration and a leading member of the group of composers known as "The Five."

The narrative provides a detailed account of his creative process, his interactions with contemporary giants such as Mussorgsky, Borodin, and Tchaikovsky, and his influential tenure as a professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Beyond personal anecdotes, the work serves as a vital historical record of the evolution of the Russian operatic and symphonic repertoire. Readers will discover the inspirations behind his most famous works, including "Scheherazade" and "The Golden Cockerel." "My Musical Life" is an essential read for musicologists, historians, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Russian Silver Age, capturing the spirit of a revolutionary era in artistic expression.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.