Karol Szymanowski: His Life and Work
Author:   Alistair Wightman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138269088


Pages:   528
Publication Date:   16 November 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Alistair Wightman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138269088


ISBN 10:   1138269085
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   16 November 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Contents: Ancestry and early years; Student years in Warsaw; Young Poland in music; 1908-1911; Vienna 1911-1913; 1914; Rapprochement; Revolution and civil war; Wanderings I; King Roger; The development of the Polish Lechitic style; The sorriest chapter; Traditional Polish tuberculosis; Icebreak and catastrophe; Wanderings II; Conclusion; Appendices: Genealogical table showing the main lines of the Szymanowski and Taube families; Personalia; Catalogue of musical works; Catalogue of literary works; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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...substantial critical biography...Wightman presents this extraordinary life with balance and finesse...the story is a fascinating one and is excellently told. BBC Music Magazine '... this well-documented volume will expand appreciation for Szymanowski's music and artistic achievement.' Slavic Review


'...substantial critical biography...Wightman presents this extraordinary life with balance and finesse...the story is a fascinating one and is excellently told.' BBC Music Magazine '... this well-documented volume will expand appreciation for Szymanowski's music and artistic achievement.' Slavic Review


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