Shostakovich Studies - Cambridge Composer Studies (Book, New ed)

Few composers' posthumous reputations have grown as steadily as Shostakovich's. Yet outside the concert hall the focus of attention seems to have been on the extraordinary circumstances of his life rather than on the music itself. This book seeks to show that the power of his work stems as much from its craftsmanship as from its political and personal context. The theoretical chapters lay the foundation for a proper understanding of Shostakovich's musical language for the first time in the West. The social context is not neglected, however, and alongside many new insights spread through the book, a substantial and provocative chapter considers the issues surrounding the composition of the Fifth Symphony. The eleven essays in the volume draw together some of the finest scholars of Russian music in Europe, Russia and America.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	1995
Editors:	David Fanning
Dimensions:	227 x 154 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book
Pages:	292
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-02831-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music
LSN:	0-521-02831-0
Barcode:	9780521028318

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