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The Cambridge Companion To Shostakovich (Cambridge Companions To Music)

As the Soviet Union's foremost composer, Shostakovich's status in the West has always been problematic. Regarded by some as a collaborator, and by others as a symbol of moral resistance, both he and his music met with approval and condemnation in equal measure. The demise of the Communist state has, if anything, been accompanied by a bolstering of his reputation, but critical engagement with his multi-faceted achievements has been patchy. This Companion offers a new starting point and a guide for readers who seek a fuller understanding of Shostakovich's place in the history of music. Bringing together an international team of scholars, the book brings up-to-date research to bear on the full range of Shostakovich's musical output, addressing scholars, students and all those interested in this complex, iconic figure.

File Size: 2920 KB

Print Length: 417 pages

Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0521842204

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 17, 2012)

Publication Date: October 17, 2012

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Language: English

ASIN: B009T0JTUE

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A useful collection of chapters on this composer.

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