This reference work is certainly a valuable addition to the
study of Russia and its music. . . . The dictionary is, of course,
a must for academic and large public libraries or any library where
research is done. "Reference Quarterly"
This important new biographical dictionary is the most
comprehensive single-volume work on Russian and Soviet composers
published outside of the Soviet Union to date. Incorporating
contributions by a distinguished group of performers,
musicologists, and other scholars, including many specialists in
Russian music, it provides detailed, up-to-date information on over
2,000 composers, the majority of whom are not represented in other
English-language references.
Entries vary from brief profiles of lesser-known figures to
lengthy articles on major Russian and Soviet composers. Each of the
longer essays summarizes current scholarship on the composer,
offers new insights, and complements or corrects coverage available
in standard music references. Commentary on musical style is
presented in most entries, and musical influences are clarified
through careful documentation of teacher-student relationships. The
biographical section is followed by a selective list of
compositions arranged according to media and genre. The
accompanying bibliography lists works consulted as well as sources
of additional information on the individual composer, and an
international discography documents the breadth of the repertory
committed to phonodisc, tape, and compact disc. Thorough
cross-referencing facilitates the location of materials. Reflecting
meticulous research and including first-hand information supplied
by living Soviet composers, this work makes a significant
contribution to music scholarship. This book is recommended for
library reference shelves and courses in Russian music.
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