Fairclough, Pauline

Dmitry Shostakovich (Critical Lives)

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ISBN 13:: 9781789141276
author:: Fairclough, Pauline
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 20 x 13 centimetres
Genre:: Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
Condition:: New
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Dmitry Shostakovich was a musician who adapted to the pressures of his time with remarkable skill. His life was marked by periods of both praise and persecution, as he navigated the complex web of ideological demands that shaped his work. Through it all, Shostakovich showed an ability to work within these constraints, ensuring both his survival and his lasting musical legacy. This absorbing biography offers a fresh perspective on Shostakovich's life and music, drawing on previously unpublished letters and rare photographs. By exploring the complexities of his creative process, Fairclough sheds new light on the composer whose works have become an integral part of our cultural heritage. With its unique blend of historical context and intimate insight into the composer's personal life, this book provides a compelling portrait of Shostakovich - a musician whose music continues to be cherished by audiences around the world.

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