Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes

Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this utterly engaging kaleidoscope of skewed tales on the world of Classical music. It dishes out a marvelous feast of tales served up by a master storyteller whose reach extends around the world and to the beginnings of civilization.

Author: Nicholas Slonimsky
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 03/15/2002
Pages: 314
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.52w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780415939386

About the Author
Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was an influential writer, editor and translator of musical essays. Born in Russia, he became a preeminent composer and conductor in America. A prolific writer, some of his authored works include Music Since 1900 and Lexicon of Musical Invective. He also edited five editions of Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Music.