Description
Book SynopsisAn aesthetic, historical, and theoretical study of four scores, this text is a treatment of the topic of Russian opera in the Silver Age. It spans the gap between the supernatural Russian music of the 19th century and the compositions of Prokofiev and Stravinsky.
Trade Review"Worth investigation by anyone interested in the culture of this period or the composers discussed." * Times Literary Supplement *
“[Morrison’s] historical and archival scholarship is irreproachable.” * Journal of the American Musicological Society *
“Ploughs new ground. . . . A fascinating study, a challenging mixture of literary and musical analysis to perplex the studious reader.” * Opera Journal *
“...a rewarding and valuable study not only because of its insight and richness but also because of the accompanying reproductions of musical scores, which help the reader to visualize.” * Slavic & East European Journal *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Note on Dating and Transliteration Introduction Chapter 1: Chaikovsky and Decadence Chapter 2: Rimsky-Korsakov and Religious Syncretism Chapter 3: Scriabin and Theurgy Chapter 4: Prokofiev and Mimesis Conclusion Appendix: The Libretto of the Preparatory Act Index
