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Sergei Prokofiev (Critical Lives)
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Publication Date: October 27th, 2024
Publisher:
Reaktion Books
ISBN:
9781789149517
Pages:
176
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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.
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