"These autobiographical writings by a Russian conductor and teacher...have an immediate Old-World charm. Nicolai Malko was totally wrapped up in the world of music and ballet, to the exclusion of world politics...The backstage anecdotes, which manage to be both informative and amusing, will greatly appeal to music lovers." Publishers' Weekly. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Autobiography, Music, Nicolai Malko, Alexander Glazounov, Maryinsky Theater, Nicolai Rimsky Korsakoff, Richard Wagner, Ivan Sollertinsky, Russian Society).