FrolovaWalker, Marina (Professor of Music History, Professor of

Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 (Oxford Keynotes)

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ISBN 13:: 9780197566336
author:: FrolovaWalker, Marina (Professor of Music History, Professor of
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 21.1 x 14.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Education, General,
Condition:: New
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Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 is a work of profound complexity and controversy, composed at the height of Stalin's Purges. Its rescue from official disfavour was a significant moment in Shostakovich's life, and its impact on audiences was deeply moving. The symphony's ambiguities have been a subject of debate among critics, with some interpreting it as a joyful final victory of socialism, while others heard a sinister and oppressive force. The controversy surrounding the work's tempo markings has added to this complexity, with two different tempo markings both seemingly approved by the composer. This book provides an authoritative account of the tempo controversy and its effect on the reception of the symphony in the West. At the heart of this exploration is the musical score itself, revealing secrets that have taken decades to uncover. The authors delve into the history of the work's composition, the pressures Shostakovich experienced at the time, and the cultural environment from which he drew inspiration.

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