Stravinsky : a family chronicle, 1906-1940 / by Theodore and Denise Strawinsky ; translated by Stephen Walsh ; edited and with an introduction by Neil Wenborn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strawinsky, Théodore, 1907-1989.

Contributor:

Strawinsky, Denise, 1914-2004.

Standardized Title:

Au cœur du foyer. English

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971--Marriage.

Stravinsky, Igor.

Strawinsky, Catherine, 1881-1939.

Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.

Composers--Biography.

Composers.

Strawinsky, Catherine, 1881-1939--Marriage.

Strawinsky, Catherine.

Composers' spouses--Biography.

Composers' spouses.

Marriage.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xiii, 162 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Catherine & Igor Stravinsky : a family chronicle 1906-1940

Place of Publication:

[New York] : Schirmer Trade Books ; New York : Music Sales Corp. [distributor], [2004]

Summary:

As perhaps the most influential composer of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky lived much of his long life on the public stage. But behind that public face was a very private man. Written by the composer's eldest son Theodore, along with Theodore's wife Denise, these intimate memoirs take us to the very heart of the Stravinsky family home in the years up to the Second World War. In the first part of the book, Theodore Stravinsky takes up the story recalling tales of family joys and anguish, the excitements and strains of living with a genius, and the tragedies brought on by the war. It also presents a detailed portrait of Catherine Stravinsky, the devoted wife and mother.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0825672902

OCLC:

53241764

Publisher Number:

9780825672903