Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual
Unlocking the Masters Series
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Category: Reference
Series: Unlocking the Masters
Format: Softcover with CD

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.

Inventory # : 00331692
UPC: 73999981483
ISBN: 1574671316
Width: 6"
Length: 9"
Height: 0.564"
Product Weight: 0.9 lbs.
Number of Pages: 232