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My Musical Life
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MusiciansClassical MusicMusic Reference
ISBN13: 9781025855608
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
My Musical Life is the definitive autobiography of Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, one of the most influential figures in the history of Russian music. This memoir provides an intimate and detailed look into the life and creative evolution of the composer renowned for masterpieces like Scheherazade and The Golden Cockerel. Rimsky-Korsakov recounts his fascinating journey from a young naval officer to a celebrated professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, offering profound insights into his development as a master of orchestration and harmony.
The narrative explores his pivotal role within the group of composers known as The Five, providing firsthand accounts of his interactions with Moussorgsky, Balakirev, Borodin, and Cui. It captures the spirit of a burgeoning national musical identity in 19th-century Russia, tracing the challenges of professionalizing musical education and the inspirations behind his most famous operas and symphonic suites. Beyond its biographical value, the work serves as a significant historical and technical document, revealing the composer's rigorous self-discipline and his reflections on the aesthetic movements of his era. My Musical Life remains an essential resource for musicians, historians, and anyone captivated by the rich heritage of classical music.
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