Sergei Prokofiev

By: Guillaumier, Christina

A critical biography of the twentieth-century Russian composer and pianist.

This wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev. In it, Christina Guillaumier reveals Prokofiev's surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. Guillaumier breathes life into the people and worlds that shaped Prokofiev's complicated life, capturing the unwavering passion of a musical genius whose love for his craft transcended all barriers. This new critical account is a vivid portrait of the artist's indomitable drive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789149517
• ISBN13: 9781789149517
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.9" x 7.5"