The Cambridge Stravinsky Encyclopedia

New perspectives on the life, works and aesthetic relationships of Igor Stravinsky, that epitomise the stylistic crisis of twentieth-century music.

Edward Campbell (Edited by), Peter O'Hagan (Edited by)

9781316506202, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 August 2024

578 pages, 2 tables 19 music examples
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.1 cm, 0.84 kg

'Providing updates and new perspectives on the composer, this encyclopedia is a welcome addition to the literature … Recommended. ' B. Doherty, Choice Connect

Igor Stravinsky is one of a small number of early modernist composers whose music epitomises the stylistic crisis of twentieth-century music, from the Russian nationalist heritage of the early works, the neo-classical works which anticipate the stylistic diversity of the contemporary musical scene in the early twenty-first century and the integration of serial techniques during his final period. With entries written by more than fifty international contributors from Russian, European and American traditions, The Cambridge Stravinsky Encyclopedia presents multiple perspectives on the life, works, writings and aesthetic relationships of this multi-faceted creative artist. This important resource explores Stravinsky's relationships with virtually all the major artistic figures of his time, painters, dramatists, choreographers and producers as well musicians and brings together fresh insights into to the life and work of one of the twentieth century's greatest composers.

List of Music Examples
List of Contributors
Editor's Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Entries A-Z
Appendix 1: Musical Works
Appendix 2: Selected Sound Recordings
Select Bibliography
Index

Subject Areas: Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups [AVH], Opera [AVGC9], 20th century & contemporary classical music [AVGC6]