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Christina Guillaumier - Sergei Prokofiev, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

Sergei Prokofiev

Av Christina Guillaumier

Del 118 i serien Critical Lives

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This absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev, revealing a surprisingly optimistic spirit amid a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. The narrative weaves through Prokofiev’s intricate existence, depicting a life coloured by pathos and intersecting with a myriad of characters. Christina Guillaumier breathes life into the people and landscapes that shaped Prokofiev’s journey, capturing the unwavering passion of a musical genius whose love for his craft transcended all barriers. This new account is a vivid portrait of resilience, offering a fresh perspective on Prokofiev’s indomitable spirit.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2024-09-16
  • Mått: 130 x 200 x 12 mm
  • Vikt: 274 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Serie: Critical Lives
  • Antal sidor: 176
  • Förlag: Reaktion Books
  • ISBN: 9781789149517
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Christina Guillaumier is Research Fellow and Reader in Music and Cultural Practice at the Royal College of Music, London, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her books include The Operas of Sergei Prokofiev (2020).

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Best Historical Research in Recorded Classical Music, Certificate of Merit - Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award 2025Christina Guillaumier takes us on an exciting musical journey sharing the highs and lows of this well-known beloved master of the twentieth century. The tragedy of Prokofiev's life plus his indomitable spirit and joyous music-making create a poignant tale that needs to be heard. - Barbara NissmanLike Prokofiev’s finest, most popular works, Guillaumier’s biography is accessible, economical, devoid of jargon and free of generalizations about his life as a Soviet composer. - Simon Morrison, author of The People’s Artist: Prokofiev’s Soviet YearsIn this brilliantly insightful biography, leading Prokofiev academic Christina Guillaumier combines her deep understanding of Sergei Prokofiev’s life and works with the most up-to-date research, including primary sources (such as his personal diaries and letters in the Sergei Prokofiev Archive) that were unavailable to previous biographers. Guillaumier successfully challenges many of the accepted assumptions that have been made about him, producing perhaps the most nuanced and accurate biography to date. I strongly recommend this rigorously researched book to anyone interested in learning more about my often-misunderstood grandfather. - Gabriel Prokofiev

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