Ravel : a life
Nichols, Roger2010
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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, 2010.
Collation:
352 p. : ill.
ISBN:
9780300108828 (hbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
24750