Ma vie musicale by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
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"Ma vie musicale" by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov is an autobiographical memoir written in the early 20th century. This work details the life and musical journey of the author, a prominent composer of the Russian national school of music. It likely explores Rimsky-Korsakov's personal experiences, influential relationships, and the evolution of music in Russia during his lifetime, focusing on the important collective known as the "Five," which includes famous contemporaries such as Moussorgsky and
Borodine. The opening of the memoir introduces Rimsky-Korsakov's early years, emphasizing his exceptional musical talent from a young age. He recounts his developing passion for music amid his naval career, detailing pivotal encounters with key figures in the Russian music scene, particularly Balakirev and Moussorgsky. The narrative captures Rimsky-Korsakov's evolving identity as a composer, his struggles with musical theory, and his first attempts at symphonic writing, highlighting both his challenges and enthusiasm for embracing the world of music alongside his contemporaries. Through these early chapters, readers witness the foundation of his artistic journey that would later contribute significantly to Russian music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay, 1844-1908 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Halpérine-Kaminsky, E. (Ely), 1858-1936 |
| Title | Ma vie musicale |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Composers -- Russia -- Biography |
| Subject | Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay, 1844-1908 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37384 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 357 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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