Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos: An Owner's Manual (Unlocking the Masters) - Softcover

Hurwitz, David

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9781574671315: Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos: An Owner's Manual (Unlocking the Masters)

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ISBN 10: 1574671316 ISBN 13: 9781574671315

Publisher: Amadeus, 2006

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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.

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About the Author:

David Hurwitz is the founder and executive editor of Classicstoday.com, the Internet's first and only daily classical music magazine, and the Chairman and Founder of the Cannes Classical Awards., He currently serves as a radio commentator for NPR's Performance Today and WNYC's Soundcheck., He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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