"Moussorgsky" provides a profound and scholarly exploration into the life and creative genius of one of Russia's most influential composers, Modest Mussorgsky. Written by Oskar von Riesemann, this comprehensive study delves into the turbulent life of the man behind such masterpieces as "Boris Godunov" and "Pictures at an Exhibition." The work situates Mussorgsky within the cultural landscape of 19th-century Russia, highlighting his pivotal role in The Five -a circle of composers dedicated to forging a uniquely ...
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"Moussorgsky" provides a profound and scholarly exploration into the life and creative genius of one of Russia's most influential composers, Modest Mussorgsky. Written by Oskar von Riesemann, this comprehensive study delves into the turbulent life of the man behind such masterpieces as "Boris Godunov" and "Pictures at an Exhibition." The work situates Mussorgsky within the cultural landscape of 19th-century Russia, highlighting his pivotal role in The Five -a circle of composers dedicated to forging a uniquely nationalistic style of classical music. The narrative traces Mussorgsky's development from his early military career to his emergence as a radical musical innovator who sought to capture the authentic spirit and speech patterns of the Russian people. Riesemann examines the composer's struggles with personal challenges and the societal pressures that shaped his uncompromising artistic vision. By analyzing both his celebrated operas and his intimate piano works, this book offers readers a deep understanding of Mussorgsky's technical contributions and emotional depth. It remains a significant resource for those interested in the history of music, the evolution of Russian art, and the life of a composer whose legacy continues to resonate globally in the modern repertoire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. No dust jacket, spine is faded, there is some scuffs on inside fronmt cover and frst page, otherwise content is in good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 412 p.
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Like New. No Jacket. Book. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. 412 + 17 pp. An excellent, spotlessly clean copy! Clean, fresh, sharp, tight, essentially flawless copy with crisp pages, clean text, and very light shelf wear. No dust jacket.
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Very Good. 5.75 x 8.75. Minor wear, ends of spine lightly bumped, binding tight, pages unmarked, xi + 412 pages + index, reprint of a 1929 translation of a biography of the Russian composer and how his life experiences influenced his music, includes list of compositions.
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