Present Perspectives: Critical Writings
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears — boards appear in reasonable condition. Page Condition: Slight yellowing/tanning consistent with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A compelling collection of critical writings, Present Perspectives gathers the incisive essays of Robert Craft — celebrated conductor, musicologist, and long-time collaborator of Igor Stravinsky. The volume presents Craft's authoritative assessments of twentieth-century music, literature, and culture, drawing on his uniquely intimate vantage point within the artistic world of his era. Written with wit, erudition, and an insider's precision, the pieces range from penetrating portraits of towering creative figures to sharp-eyed commentary on performance and aesthetics. Craft's prose is as disciplined as a musical score, making this collection an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the cultural life of the modern age.
Author: Robert Craft
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Alfred A. Knopf
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears — boards appear in reasonable condition. Page Condition: Slight yellowing/tanning consistent with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A compelling collection of critical writings, Present Perspectives gathers the incisive essays of Robert Craft — celebrated conductor, musicologist, and long-time collaborator of Igor Stravinsky. The volume presents Craft's authoritative assessments of twentieth-century music, literature, and culture, drawing on his uniquely intimate vantage point within the artistic world of his era. Written with wit, erudition, and an insider's precision, the pieces range from penetrating portraits of towering creative figures to sharp-eyed commentary on performance and aesthetics. Craft's prose is as disciplined as a musical score, making this collection an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the cultural life of the modern age.