Shostakovich's Symphony no. 5 /

Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, created against the backdrop of one of Stalin's most infamous purges, is one of Shostakovich's most controversial works. It was Shostakovich's response to criticism that earned him disfavor in the eyes of officials, one that allowed him to regain ar...

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Main Authors: Frolova-Walker, Marina (Author), Walker, Jonathan (Pianist) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2024.
Series:Oxford keynotes.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, created against the backdrop of one of Stalin's most infamous purges, is one of Shostakovich's most controversial works. It was Shostakovich's response to criticism that earned him disfavor in the eyes of officials, one that allowed him to regain artistic pride even as he won the approval necessary to regain his livelihood. This book explores this symphony in full and clues readers into secrets about it that took decades to uncover.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2024.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197566343
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