PHILLIPS, ANTHONY.

Sergey Prokofiev. Diaries 1915-1923. Behind the Mask.

London: Faber & Faber,2008. 9780571226306. 1st edition. The second volume of Prokofiev's 'Diaries' extends from 1915-1923. Descibes in detai the genesis and, all too often, theproblematical path to performance of major works in the canon, including the Third Piano Concerto, the ballet Chout and the operas The Gambler and The Love for Three Oranges. Pp.xix/775, 30 plates,maps to endpapers. Black boards, dustwrapper has minor edge wear. A heavy volume which will require extra to send overseas. VG/VG.

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