Shostakovich studies / edited by David Fanning.
| Other author | Fanning, David (David J.), editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 1995. |
| Description | ix, 280 pages : music ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Talking about eggs: musicology and Shostakovich / David Fanning -- Public lies and unspeakable truth, interpreting Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony / Richard Taruskin -- Form in Shostakovich's instrumental works / Yuriy Kholopov -- Russian theorists on modality in Shostakovich's music / Ellon D. Carpenter -- Cycle of structure and the cycle of meaning, the Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 67 / Patrick McCreless -- Leitmotif in Lady Macbeth / David Fanning -- From Lady Macbeth to Katerina, Shostakovich's versions and revisions / Laurel E. Fay -- Golden Age: the true story of the premiere / Manashir Yakubov -- And art made tongue-tied by authority, Shostakovich's song-cycles / Dorothea Redepenning. |
| Abstract | Few composers' posthumous reputations have grown as steadily as Shostakovich's. Yet outside the concert hall the focus of attention seems to have been on the extraordinary circumstances of his life rather than on the music itself. This book seeks to show that the power of his work stems as much from its craftsmanship as from its political and personal context. The eleven essays lay a foundation for a proper understanding of Shostakovich's musical language as well as providing new insights into the issues surrounding his composition. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 94039273 |
| ISBN | 0521452392 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S53 S52 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |