Nicolas Slonimsky: Writings on Music: Music of the Modern Era

by Nicolas Slonimsky

Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was an influential and celebrated writer on music. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1894, in his 101 years he taught and coached music; conducted the premieres of several 20th century masterpieces; composed works for piano and voice; and oversaw the 5th-8th editions of the classic Baker'sBiographical Dictionary of Musicians. Beginning in 1926, Slonimsky resided in the United States. From his arrival, he wrote provocative...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415968674
• ISBN13: 9780415968676
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"