This is Maurice Hinson's edition of "one of the most tightly organized and classically oriented works to come from Ravel's pen." In the presentation of this work, in some cases notes are redistributed between the hands for greater ease of execution, and m
The so-called Indian wars of the nineteenth century devastated indigenous populations, and some of the conflicts stand out today as massacres. Although historians have written full-length studies about each of these episodes, Massacring Indians is the first to present them as part of a larger pattern of aggression.
Focusing on the life of Debussy, the book explores his experiences and influences against the backdrop of his time. It delves into the cultural and historical context that shaped his music, revealing how the era's social and artistic movements impacted his work and legacy. Through detailed analysis, the narrative provides insights into Debussy's creative process and the significance of his contributions to the world of music.
Born in 1916, Henri Dutilleux is one of France’s leading composers, enjoying an international reputation for his beautifully crafted works. This is the first translation into English of a series of interviews between Dutilleux and the French writer and journalist Claude Glayman which took place in 1996. Dutilleux discusses aspects of his life including his early training at the Paris Conservatoire, the German occupation of France and the time that he spent in the United States. The interviews reveal much about his music and his approach to composition, as well as the influences on his musical style. Originally published by Actes Sud in 1997, this English edition is the work of translator Roger Nichols, one of the UK’s leading specialists on French music.
An authoritative account of the life and work of Francis Poulenc, one of the most prolific and striking figures in twentieth-century classical music