Shostakovich And His World
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A rich and authoritative anthology, Shostakovich and His World presents a multifaceted portrait of one of the twentieth century's most compelling and controversial composers, Dmitri Shostakovich. Edited by the leading Shostakovich scholar Laurel E. Fay, the volume gathers essays, memoirs, and primary documents that illuminate the composer's artistic genius against the turbulent backdrop of Soviet Russia. Contributors range from musicologists to historians, each offering unique perspectives that collectively chronicle the creative and political forces that shaped Shostakovich's monumental output. The collection details his relationships with contemporaries, his navigation of Stalinist repression, and the enduring global resonance of his symphonies, string quartets, and chamber works. Rigorous yet deeply engaging, it stands as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the music and the world that both inspired and constrained him.
Author: Laurel E. Fay
Format: Hardback
Published: 2004, Princeton University Press
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good, pages appear clean and white. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Appears intact and sound. No stickers or labels visible.
A rich and authoritative anthology, Shostakovich and His World presents a multifaceted portrait of one of the twentieth century's most compelling and controversial composers, Dmitri Shostakovich. Edited by the leading Shostakovich scholar Laurel E. Fay, the volume gathers essays, memoirs, and primary documents that illuminate the composer's artistic genius against the turbulent backdrop of Soviet Russia. Contributors range from musicologists to historians, each offering unique perspectives that collectively chronicle the creative and political forces that shaped Shostakovich's monumental output. The collection details his relationships with contemporaries, his navigation of Stalinist repression, and the enduring global resonance of his symphonies, string quartets, and chamber works. Rigorous yet deeply engaging, it stands as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the music and the world that both inspired and constrained him.