{"product_id":"sergei-prokofiev-9781789149517","title":"Sergei Prokofiev","description":"\u003cb\u003eA critical biography of the twentieth-century Russian composer and pianist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev. In it, Christina Guillaumier reveals Prokofiev's surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and ever-shifting musical landscapes. Guillaumier breathes life into the people and worlds that shaped Prokofiev's complicated life, capturing the unwavering passion of a musical genius whose love for his craft transcended all barriers. This new critical account is a vivid portrait of the artist's indomitable drive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina Guillaumier\u003c\/b\u003e is a research fellow and reader in music and cultural practice at the Royal College of Music. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThe Operas of Sergei Prokofiev\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reaktion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901915861266,"sku":"9781789149517","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b51219b-862c-4575-8265-7aedfe58f972.jpg?v=1738441684","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sergei-prokofiev-9781789149517","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}