Shostakovich: A Life Remembered - Second Edition

Shostakovich: A Life Remembered - Second Edition - Paperback

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Shostakovich: A Life Remembered - Second Edition - Paperback

Shostakovich: A Life Remembered - Second Edition - Paperback

by Elizabeth Wilson
$76.32
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by Elizabeth Wilson (Author)

Shostakovich: A Life Remembered is a unique study of the great composer Dmitri Shostakovich, based on reminiscences from his contemporaries. Elizabeth Wilson covers the composer's life from his early successes to his struggles under the Stalinist regime, and his international recognition as one of the leading composers of the twentieth century. She builds up a detailed picture of Shostakovich's creative processes, how he was perceived by contemporaries, and of the increased contrast between his private life and public image as his fame increased.

This new edition, produced to coincide with the centenary of Shostakovich's birth, draws on many new writings on the composer. In doing so, it provides both a more detailed and focused image of Shostakovich's life and a wider view of his cultural background. In particular, Shostakovich's sardonic and witty sense of humor reveals itself in many of his letters to close friends. Shostakovich offers fascinating insight into the complex personality and musical life of this great composer, and examines his position as one of the major figures in the cultural life of twentieth-century Russia.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Wilson, a cellist and Russianist, studied at the Moscow State Conservatory with Mstislav Rostropovich between 1964 and 1971. She is a teacher, writer, and performer.

Number of Pages: 600
Dimensions: 1.6 x 9.1 x 6 IN
Publication Date: August 08, 2016
ISBN9780691128863
Author Elizabeth Wilson
PublisherPrinceton University Press
GenreBiography
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2016
Edition2
LanguageENG- English
Pages600
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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