Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes
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- ISBN: 978-0-415-93938-6
- Binding: Paperback
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 15th March 2002
- Pages: 320
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About the Book
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.
About the Author(s)
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.
