Tchaikovsky / Wilson Strutte.
| Author/creator | Strutte, Wilson, 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Omnibus Press, 1983, ©1979. |
| Description | 158 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Illustrated lives of the great composers Illustrated lives of the great composers. ^A457302 |
| Contents | Genius aroused -- Early failures -- Towards independence -- Travels and solitude -- Anguish -- Disaster -- Escape to the south -- The nomad -- The wanderer returns -- Tchaikovsky on tour -- America -- Peace -- Appendix [Extracts from three of the letters written to Nadezhda von Meck in 1878 giving insight into Tchaikovsky's working methods]. |
| Abstract | The author reconstructs the background to the composer's life and music, making extensive use of Tchaikovsky's own letters as well as drawing upon the recollections of people who knew him. Profusely illustrated, the book includes reproductions of engravings and paintings of important people and places in the composer's life. In addition there are reproductions of Tchaikovsky's own manuscripts and early editions of his music. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 153) and index. |
| ISBN | 0711902542 |
| ISBN | 0825622816 (U.S.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.C4 S696 1983 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |