Music and Soviet power, 1917-1932 /

The book not only provides a detailed and nuanced depiction of the early Soviet musical landscape, but brings it to life by giving voice to the leading actors and commentators of the day. The vibrant public discourse on music is presented through a selection of press articles, reviews and manifestos...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Frolova-Walker, Marina (Author), Walker, Jonathan (Pianist) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK ; Rochester, NY : Boydell Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Music > Soviet Union > History and criticism.
Music > Political aspects > Soviet Union.
Music > Social aspects > Soviet Union.
Musique > URSS > Histoire et critique.
Musique > Aspect politique > URSS.
Musique > Aspect social > URSS.
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > International.
MUSIC > General.
Music
Music > Political aspects
Music > Social aspects
Musik.
Soviet Union
Sowjetunion.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The book not only provides a detailed and nuanced depiction of the early Soviet musical landscape, but brings it to life by giving voice to the leading actors and commentators of the day. The vibrant public discourse on music is presented through a selection of press articles, reviews and manifestos, all supplied with ample commentary. These myriad sources offer a new context for our understanding of Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Myaskovsky, while also showing how Western music was received in the USSR.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvii, 404 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-389) and index.
ISBN:9781782040231
1782040234
1283836491
9781283836494

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