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A History of Russian Music: From Kamarinskaya to Babi Yar
Francis Maes
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Description for A History of Russian Music: From Kamarinskaya to Babi Yar
Paperback. Aims to introduce the general public to the scholarly debate that has revolutionized Russian music history. This work summarizes the fresh view of Russian music and provides an overview of the relationships between artistic movements and political ideas. It explores the cultural and historical milieu from which great works have emerged. Translator(s): Pomerans, Arnold J.; Pomerans, Erica. Num Pages: 441 pages, 32 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AVGE; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 762.
Francis Maes's comprehensive and imaginative book introduces the general public to the scholarly debate that has revolutionized Russian music history over the past two decades. Based on the most recent critical literature, A History of Russian Music summarizes the new view of Russian music and provides a solid overview of the relationships between artistic movements and political ideas. The revision of Russian music history may count as one of the most significant achievements of recent musicology. The Western view used to be largely based on the ideas of Vladimir Stasov, a friend and confidant of leading nineteenth-century Russian composers ... Read more
Francis Maes's comprehensive and imaginative book introduces the general public to the scholarly debate that has revolutionized Russian music history over the past two decades. Based on the most recent critical literature, A History of Russian Music summarizes the new view of Russian music and provides a solid overview of the relationships between artistic movements and political ideas. The revision of Russian music history may count as one of the most significant achievements of recent musicology. The Western view used to be largely based on the ideas of Vladimir Stasov, a friend and confidant of leading nineteenth-century Russian composers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
441
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
654g
Number of Pages
441
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520248250
SKU
V9780520248250
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About Francis Maes
Francis Maes is Artistic Director of the Flanders Festival and the editor of The Empire Resounds: Music in the Days of Charles V (1999).
Reviews for A History of Russian Music: From Kamarinskaya to Babi Yar
"Maes's work is superbly translated here and proceeds from Mikhail Glinka to Dmitri Shostakovich in 14 chronological chapters, each rich in detail and illuminating in context. An excellent addition to all collections." - Library Journal, starred review "Glossing over lesser-known composers and stopping short of the post-Soviet period, the book is worthwhile for seeing how Russia's politics affected her music." ... Read more