Shostakovich : a life
2000, First Edition. New York : Oxford University Press. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #477303
ISBN: 0195182510
Physical description; 458 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes list of works and glossary of names. Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-422) and index. Contents; Childhood (1906-1919) – Conservatory (1919-1926) – Spreading Wings (1926-1928) – Pioneer (1929-1932) – Tragedy-Satire (1932-1936) – Crisis (1936-1937) – Reprieve (1938-1941) – The War Years (1941-1944) – "Victory" (1945-1948) – Public and Private (1948-1953) – The Thaw (1953-1958) – Consolidation (1958-1961) – Renewal (1961-1966) – Jubilees (1966-1969) – Immortality (1970-1975). Subjects; Shostakovich, Dmitri Dmitrievich (1906-1975) – Biography. Composers – Soviet Union – Biography. Music – Soviet Union – 20th century – History and criticism.
Price: €35.00