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Benjamin Britten and Russia (Hardcover)
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Benjamin Britten and Russia (Hardcover)
Series: Aldeburgh Studies in Music
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Explores Benjamin Britten's deeply-felt cultural affinity with
Russia and influences on the 'Russian' Britten. This book explores
Benjamin Britten's creative relationship with Russia throughout his
life by examining his engagement with Russian composers, musicians
and writers in the context of twentieth-century politics. The
remarkable relationship between Britten and Shostakovich is a
central theme, but it also evaluates other key influences,
particularly Britten's passion for Tchaikovsky, his more elusive
fascination with Prokofiev, and his ambiguous attitude towards
Stravinsky; and it places Britten's enduring friendships with
Rostropovich, Vishnevskaya and Richter in the context of his
musical output. The book also analyses Britten's responses to
various Russian composers and musicians- why, for example, did he
dislike Musorgsky? - and considers personal and political
perceptions of Britten in the Soviet Union. Finally, it assesses
the wider question of Russian influence on Britten's works and in
turn whether Britten's music had any influence on the younger
generation of Russian composers, such as Alfred Schnittke. This
study draws on Foreign Office and British Council files at the
National Archives, published and unpublished material from the
former Soviet Union, including the Shostakovich Family Archive, and
oral history, in addition to the Britten-related archives. Benjamin
Britten and Russia will appeal not only to Britten scholars and
students but also to those interested in twentieth-century culture,
history and politics more widely. CAMERON PYKE is Deputy Master
(External) at Dulwich College and part-time lecturer at the Centre
of Russian Music, Goldsmiths, University of London.
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Imprint: |
The Boydell Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Aldeburgh Studies in Music |
Release date: |
August 2016 |
Authors: |
Cameron Pyke
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
383 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78327-113-9 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-78327-113-2 |
Barcode: |
9781783271139 |
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