Shostakovich
The Moral Conscience of Russia
This book concentrates on the historical background of Shostakovich ¿s music and his relationship with one of the most dangerous dictators ever to exist: Joseph Stalin. From the musical examples of Shostakovich's symphonies, quartets and opera 'Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District', this paper demonstrates how his music represents a chronicle of the history of the Soviet Union during the 20th century. Each composition depicts the political climate of the time, the specific issues or events which were occurring and the overall sentiment of the people. In effect, Shostakovich was the voice for his people as he exposed the evils of Stalin ¿s ter…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-3-330-51157-6
- EAN: 9783330511576
- Produktnummer: 37348124
- Verlag: AV Akademikerverlag
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
- Seitenangabe: 84 S.
- Masse: H22.0 cm x B15.0 cm x D0.5 cm 143 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 143
Über den Autor
Elizabeth MacCorquodwle, doctoral candidate based in New York City, Stony Brook University. 2nd prize winner of the Frank Preuss International Violin Competition in Ibague, Colombia, 2nd prize winner of the LaGrange Young Artist's Competition, and 1st prize winner of the Canadian National Chamber Competition.
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