Nicolas Slonimsky's Role in the Musical Modernism of the Early Twentieth Century
Journal: KU ScholarWorks (The University of Kansas)
Year: 2013

The musical modernism movement of the early twentieth century began with much resistance, but blossomed into a period of inspired experimentation and development. Nicolas Slonimsky played an active role in the midst of this era. He was a composer, pianist, conductor, and writer. Examining the more personal aspects of his relationships with figures that were hallmark examples of this movement reveals Slonimsky's widespread influence. The most significant relationships that are focused on in this