Old Friends and New Music
Nicolas Nabokov
Nicolas Nabokov, a Russian-born composer and cultural diplomat, befriended many of the 20th century’s greatest musicians and artists. With delightful anecdotes and personal reflections, his memoir is a truly unique historical document that enriches our understanding of the Cold War’s impact on culture. He describes the strange genius of Diaghilev, for whom he wrote his first successful ballet; the tragic story of Nijinsky; Stravinsky’s music and manners; Koussevitzky’s fight for modern music; the personalities of Prokofiev and Shostakovich... His wealth of connections and his authority gave him a special perspective on this dynamic period in music and politics. Above all, his ‘wise and witty’ book, as W.H. Auden described it, is a tribute to enduring friendships and music’s transformative power.
Author - Nicolas Nabokov.
Narrator - Justin Avoth.
Published Date - Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
Nicolas Nabokov, a Russian-born composer and cultural diplomat, befriended many of the 20th century’s greatest musicians and artists. With delightful anecdotes and personal reflections, his memoir is a truly unique historical document that enriches our understanding of the Cold War’s impact on culture. He describes the strange genius of Diaghilev, for whom he wrote his first successful ballet; the tragic story of Nijinsky; Stravinsky’s music and manners; Koussevitzky’s fight for modern music; the personalities of Prokofiev and Shostakovich... His wealth of connections and his authority gave him a special perspective on this dynamic period in music and politics. Above all, his ‘wise and witty’ book, as W.H. Auden described it, is a tribute to enduring friendships and music’s transformative power. Author - Nicolas Nabokov. Narrator - Justin Avoth. Published Date - Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
Duration:00:32:11
Chapter 3
Duration:00:44:02
Chapter 4
Duration:00:26:07
Chapter 5
Duration:00:20:47
Chapter 6
Duration:00:40:04
Chapter 7
Duration:01:18:27
Chapter 8
Duration:00:18:57
Chapter 9
Duration:01:16:12
Chapter 10
Duration:00:46:28
Chapter 11
Duration:00:26:16
Chapter 12
Duration:00:58:20
Chapter 13
Duration:00:50:30
Chapter 14
Duration:00:56:23