Encounters With Stravinsky: A Personal Record

Encounters With Stravinsky: A Personal Record

$45.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Paul Horgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bodley Head London, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This intimate memoir Encounters With Stravinsky: A Personal Record chronicles the unique relationship between a celebrated American author and one of the 20th century's most influential composers. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of Igor Stravinsky, seen through the discerning eyes of Paul Horgan, offering rare glimpses into the maestro's personality, creative process, and daily life. Horgan's elegant prose illustrates the profound impact of their friendship, detailing conversations and shared moments that illuminate Stravinsky's artistic genius and human complexities. This compelling account provides an invaluable perspective on a musical titan, enriching our understanding of his legacy and the era in which he composed.

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Description

Author: Paul Horgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bodley Head London, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This intimate memoir Encounters With Stravinsky: A Personal Record chronicles the unique relationship between a celebrated American author and one of the 20th century's most influential composers. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of Igor Stravinsky, seen through the discerning eyes of Paul Horgan, offering rare glimpses into the maestro's personality, creative process, and daily life. Horgan's elegant prose illustrates the profound impact of their friendship, detailing conversations and shared moments that illuminate Stravinsky's artistic genius and human complexities. This compelling account provides an invaluable perspective on a musical titan, enriching our understanding of his legacy and the era in which he composed.