Themes and Conclusions

By Igor Stravinsky,

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'The conversations between Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft are unique in musical history.' Sunday Times

Dialogues is the final volume in the legendary series of Stravinsky's conversations with Robert Craft.
In his Foreword, dated March 1971 shortly before his death, Stravinsky wrote of his 'final work of words': 'They are…

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Igor Stravinsky was one of the most influential and innovative music composers of the 20th century. He was also remarkably intelligent, humorous, and insightful. This book is a collection of interviews, letters, and notes made by and about Stravinsky. Some of these writings would interest only classical music enthusiasts, but much of the book comprises witty observations of human nature, art, and what it really means to praise or critique someone.

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