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Boris Godounoff: And The Life Of Moussorgsky (1913)

Boris Godounoff: And The Life Of Moussorgsky (1913)

Schindler, Kurt

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ISBN10: 1104626055
ISBN13: 9781104626051
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Boris Godounoff: And The Life Of Moussorgsky is a book written by Kurt Schindler and published in 1913. The book is a biography of the Russian composer Modest Moussorgsky, with a particular focus on his opera Boris Godounoff. Schindler explores the life and work of Moussorgsky, from his childhood and early musical training, to his rise to fame and eventual downfall. The book includes a detailed analysis of Boris Godounoff, which is considered one of Moussorgsky's greatest works. Schindler examines the opera's historical and political context, as well as its musical structure and themes. He also discusses the controversy surrounding the opera's premiere and subsequent revisions. Throughout the book, Schindler provides insights into Moussorgsky's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and poverty. He also explores the composer's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Vladimir Stasov. Boris Godounoff: And The Life Of Moussorgsky is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of Russia's most celebrated composers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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