Rimsky-Korsakov | A Short Biography

Abraham, Gerald [Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (18 March [O.S. 6 March] 1844 - 21 June [O.S. 8 June] 1908) was a Russian composer, and a member of the group of composers known as The Five and was a master of orchestration. The Five, also known as the Mighty Handful and the New Russian School, were five prominent 19th-century Russian composers who worked together to create distinct Russian classical music. Mily Balakirev (the leader), César Cui, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Borodin all lived in Saint Petersburg, and collaborated from 1856 to 1870].

Published by Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd., 3 Henrietta Street, London First Edition . 1945., 1945

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 142 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, light foxing to the pale blue paper, not price clipped, 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. MUSIC [Classical].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rimsky-Korsakov | A Short Biography
• Publisher: Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd., 3 Henrietta Street, London First Edition . 1945.
• Publication Date: 1945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included