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An Autobiography chronicles the first half-century of Stravinsky's life, all the while offering his opinions and abhorrences. A Parsifal performance at Bayreuth? At the end of a quarter of an hour I could bear no more. Nijinsky? The poor boy knew nothing of music. Spanish folk... Read Full Overview

The aim of this volume is to set down a few recollections connected with various periods of my life. It is equally intended for those interested in my music and in myself. Rather, therefore, than a biography it will be a simple account of important events side by side with facts... Read Full Overview

An Autobiography chronicles the first half-century of Stravinsky's life, all the while offering his opinions and "abhorrences." A Parsifal performance at Bayreuth? "At the end of a quarter of an hour I could bear no more." Nijinsky? "The poor boy knew nothing of music." Spanish... Read Full Overview

Igor Stravinsky's autobiography details his early life and memories, the discovery of his affinity to music, and his ascent to fame as a composer and conductor. This memoir details Igor Stravinsky's early life in Russia, before he and his family emigrated to the United States... Read Full Overview