Part of a series providing comprehensive coverage of the life and works of great composers, this book focuses on Tchaikovsky and has been revised for the centenary of his death. The author assesses the operas, ballets and other works against the background of the author's eventful life: his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. In this edition the author also examines the conflicting theories on the manner of ...
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Part of a series providing comprehensive coverage of the life and works of great composers, this book focuses on Tchaikovsky and has been revised for the centenary of his death. The author assesses the operas, ballets and other works against the background of the author's eventful life: his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. In this edition the author also examines the conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death. The book is suitable for musicians, students and the general reader alike.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0460031058.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.