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Christina Guillaumier

Sergei Prokofiev

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781789149517
  • Dimensions: 130 x 200mm
  • Publication Date: 16 Sep 2024
  • Publisher: Reaktion Books
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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Description
This absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev, revealing a surprisingly optimistic spirit amid a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. The narrative weaves through Prokofiev’s intricate existence, depicting a life coloured by pathos and intersecting with a myriad of characters. Christina Guillaumier breathes life into the people and landscapes that shaped Prokofiev’s journey, capturing the unwavering passion of a musical genius whose love for his craft transcended all barriers. This new account is a vivid portrait of resilience, offering a fresh perspective on Prokofiev’s indomitable spirit.
About Christina Guillaumier
Christina Guillaumier is Research Fellow and Reader in Music and Cultural Practice at the Royal College of Music, London, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her books include The Operas of Sergei Prokofiev (2020).