Ravel : a life
Nichols, Roger2012
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This is a biography of Maurice Ravel. As well as describing the circumstances in which Ravel composed, it explores new evidence to present radical views of the composer's background & upbringing, his notorious failure in the Prix de Rome, his incisive & often combative character, his sexual preferences, & his long final illness.
Main title:
Ravel : a life / Roger Nichols.
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Imprint:
New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2012.
Collation:
420 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Originally published: 2011.
ISBN:
9780300187762 (pbk)0300187769 (pbk)
Dewey class:
780.9'2
Language:
English
BRN:
885933
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