The Cambridge Companion to Shostakovich
, by Edited by Pauline Fairclough , David FanningNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780521842204 | 0521842204
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/17/2008
As the Soviet Union's foremost composer, Shostakovich's status in the West has always been problematic. Regarded by some as a collaborator, and by others as a symbol of moral resistance, both he and his music met with approval and condemnation in equal measure. The demise of the Communist state has, if anything, been accompanied by a bolstering of his reputation, but critical engagement with his multi-faceted achievements has been patchy. This Companion offers a new starting point and a guide for readers who seek a fuller understanding of Shostakovich's place in the history of music. Bringing together an international team of scholars, the book brings up-to-date research to bear on the full range of Shostakovich's musical output, addressing scholars, students and all those interested in this complex, iconic figure.