Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual [HL:331692]

Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual [HL:331692]

Amadeus Press

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UPC:
73999981483
Composer:
by David Hurwitz Unlocking the Masters Series, No. 9 Book with
EAN:
9781574671315
ISBN:
1574671316
Minimum Order Quantity:
1
Pages:
232
UPC:
73999981483
Format:
Softcover with CD
Subtitle:
Unlocking the Masters Series. Unlocking the Masters
Original Currency:
USD
Vendor:
Hal Leonard
The fall of the Soviet empire has not diminished the popularity of Dmitri Shostakovich's great symphonies and concertos one bit, despite the fact that most literature on him neglects any substantive discussion of the music itself in favor of biographical speculation on the relationship between the composer and the political climate of the day. This is the first book to provide a detailed, descriptive analysis of the 21 symphonies and concertos, work by work, explaining not just why they are significant documents of their time and place, but why they are great music in general. This offers readers an understanding of why Shostakovich's music enjoys the enduring support of performers and listeners alike, and how it fits into the great tradition of Western classical music generally.