Nicolas Slonimsky Writings on Music 1st edition by Nicolas Slonimsky, Electra Yourke ISBN 0415968658 ‎ 978-0415968652

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ISBN 10: 0415968658

ISBN 13: ‎ 978-0415968652

Author:  Nicolas Slonimsky, Electra Yourke

 Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was an influential and celebrated writer on music. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1894, in his 101 years he taught and coached music; conducted the premieres of several 20th century masterpieces; composed works for piano and voice; and oversaw the 5th-8th editions of the classic Baker’s Biographical Dictionary of Musicians . Beginning in 1926, Slonimsky resided in the United States. From his arrival, he wrote provocative articles on contemporary music and musicians, many of whom were his personal friends. Working as a freelance author, he built a large file of reviews, articles, and even manuscripts for books that were never published. This is the first volume of a 4 volume collection on the best of this material.

 

Nicolas Slonimsky Writings on Music 1st Table of contents:

• Introduction

  • Biography of Nicolas Slonimsky
  • Overview of his contributions to music literature and theory

• Essays on Music Theory and Practice

  • Discussions on rhythm, harmony, and counterpoint
  • Explorations of different musical scales and systems
  • Slonimsky’s insights on musical notation and interpretation

• Musical Encyclopedia Entries

  • Selected entries from his famous Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns
  • Definitions and explanations of terms and concepts in music theory

• Reflections on Musicians and Composers

  • Essays on famous composers (e.g., Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Beethoven, etc.)
  • Biographical sketches of influential musicians
  • Critiques and personal anecdotes about musicians of his time

• Slonimsky’s Views on Music History

  • Insights into the evolution of Western classical music
  • Historical context for the development of musical forms and styles
  • Exploration of music in various cultural traditions

• The Art of Conducting

  • Slonimsky’s perspectives on conducting and orchestra leadership
  • His experiences as a conductor and teacher

• Reflections on Performance and Interpretation

  • Discussions on the role of the performer in interpreting music
  • Analysis of famous performances and recordings

• The World of Music Criticism

  • Slonimsky’s approach to writing music criticism
  • Reviews and commentary on contemporary music and musicians

• Conclusion

  • Summary of Slonimsky’s contributions to music literature
  • Reflection on his legacy in the field of musicology

 

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