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Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual. Dmitri Shostakovich.

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Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual. Dmitri Shostakovich.

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Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual. Unlocking the Masters Series. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich. 1906-1975. Unlocking the Masters. Softcover with CD. 224 pages. Published by Amadeus Press. HL.331692. ISBN 1574671316. 6x9 inches. 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. Ideal for music lovers, beginners and beyond. Each book comes with a CD. or CDs. to enhance the reader's appreciation for the music and its composer. Unlocking the Masters defines and clarifies the "greatness" of the so-called great composers, examines the work and impact of individual composers, and deepens knowledge of composers for music lovers. Accompanying CDs creatively link the music and text.

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Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos - An Owner's Manual. Unlocking the Masters Series. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich. 1906-1975. Unlocking the Masters. Softcover with CD. 224 pages. Published by Amadeus Press. HL.331692. ISBN 1574671316. 6x9 inches. 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. Ideal for music lovers, beginners and beyond. Each book comes with a CD. or CDs. to enhance the reader's appreciation for the music and its composer. Unlocking the Masters defines and clarifies the "greatness" of the so-called great composers, examines the work and impact of individual composers, and deepens knowledge of composers for music lovers. Accompanying CDs creatively link the music and text.