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Not an easy book to read, but well worth it!
Shostakovich led such a difficult life - the events that went on in Russia during his lifetime were mind boggling, and all of this effected his music. This was fascinating. It is unbelievable that he was able to be so incredibly prolific despite his surroundings.
The music elements of this book are enlightening and riveting. However, the even more incredible tale was the story of Russia during this time. I’ve read a lot about Russia, but this details much more information than I have encountered before. I was aghast: the revolution, Stalin’s purges, WWII, the Cold War.
So very interesting. I might reread this one day.
Shostakovich led such a difficult life - the events that went on in Russia during his lifetime were mind boggling, and all of this effected his music. This was fascinating. It is unbelievable that he was able to be so incredibly prolific despite his surroundings.
The music elements of this book are enlightening and riveting. However, the even more incredible tale was the story of Russia during this time. I’ve read a lot about Russia, but this details much more information than I have encountered before. I was aghast: the revolution, Stalin’s purges, WWII, the Cold War.
So very interesting. I might reread this one day.