{"product_id":"2026200007654-secondhand-eight-soviet-composers","title":"Eight Soviet Composers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in musicology, Eight Soviet Composers presents a focused and authoritative survey of the major compositional voices that shaped Soviet classical music in the twentieth century. Gerald Abraham profiles eight significant figures — including Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian — detailing their individual styles, artistic development, and the broader cultural pressures that defined their creative output. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, the text illuminates how these composers navigated the demands of Soviet ideology while producing works of enduring artistic merit. Abraham argues persuasively that Soviet music cannot be understood as a monolithic tradition, illustrating instead the rich diversity of voices that emerged from a politically charged and often restrictive environment. An essential reference for students of music history and enthusiasts of twentieth-century classical composition alike, this concise volume remains a vital introduction to a fascinating and underexplored chapter of Western musical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887877402843,"sku":"2026200007654-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3d7cf8bf-64c5-43fa-89f4-469e565715c6.png?v=1781747472","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007654-secondhand-eight-soviet-composers","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}