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Stravinsky and the Russian Traditions: A Biography of the Works Through Mavra by Richard Taruskin.
Complete two-volume hardcover set published by the University of California Press in 1996.
A substantial scholarly study of Igor Stravinsky and the Russian musical, artistic and cultural traditions that influenced his work. Both volumes are extensively illustrated with black-and-white and color images, photographs and musical examples.
Both volumes retain their original dust jackets.
Condition is very good overall. The books themselves present well and remain solid and clean. The dust jackets show normal shelf and handling wear, including light rubbing, scratches/scuffs, small nicks and some minor marks/staining. No significant interior writing was observed.
This is a large, heavy and impressive two-volume reference set for collectors, musicians, scholars and readers interested in Stravinsky, Russian music and music history.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.
ITEM SPECIFICS
Title: Stravinsky and the Russian Traditions: A Biography of the Works Through Mavra
Author: Richard Taruskin
Volumes: Volume I and Volume II
Set: Complete 2-Volume Set
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Year: 1996
Format: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Yes, both volumes
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780520070998
ISBN-10: 0520070992
Subject: Classical Music / Music History / Musicology
Topic: Igor Stravinsky / Russian Music / Russian Musical Traditions
Illustrated: Yes
Illustrations: Color and black-and-white images, photographs and musical examples
Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Complete two-volume set in original dust jackets. Books present well overall. Jackets show light rubbing, scratches/scuffs, small nicks and minor marks/staining. Please see photos.
SKU: W299
