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Follow the author’s journey through the Soviet era, encountering major historical and cultural figures along the way
Discover the depth and nuance of Shostakovich’s musical language, including his coded messages, speech patterns, and stylistic choices
Explore connections between Shostakovich’s work and the music of Eastern European Jews, as well as broader currents in world music
Structured as a mosaic of essays, diary-like reflections, and philosophical musings, Shostakovich and the Jews invites those interested in classical music to start anywhere and follow their curiosity. Some chapters unfold like cinematic short stories—perfect for fiction lovers and screenwriters—while others offer deep insight for musicians and serious listeners.Whether new to Shostakovich or a seasoned admirer, every reader will come away with a richer understanding of his genius.
Follow the author’s journey through the Soviet era, encountering major historical and cultural figures along the way
Discover the depth and nuance of Shostakovich’s musical language, including his coded messages, speech patterns, and stylistic choices
Explore connections between Shostakovich’s work and the music of Eastern European Jews, as well as broader currents in world music
Structured as a mosaic of essays, diary-like reflections, and philosophical musings, Shostakovich and the Jews invites those interested in classical music to start anywhere and follow their curiosity. Some chapters unfold like cinematic short stories—perfect for fiction lovers and screenwriters—while others offer deep insight for musicians and serious listeners.Whether new to Shostakovich or a seasoned admirer, every reader will come away with a richer understanding of his genius.
Vladimir Zak (1929–2007) was an award-winning, world-famous musicologist. He studied music theory at the Moscow Conservatory under Professor V. A. Zukkerman, graduating summa cum laude in 1952. He held two doctorates: a PhD in musicology (1979) and a postdoctorate in music theory (1989) and was the author of five books and over three hundred articles. Zak presented his original music theory discovery, “The Line of Latent Mode (LLM),” at twenty-two international conferences and symposia. His works have been published in Russia, the UK, the US, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Israel, the Czech Republic, and Australia. He is also the author of music for several plays and TV shows. From 1962 on, he worked in the USSR Composers Union. From 1986 on, he was chairman of the musicological commission. In 1991, he moved to New York City, where he continued writing and publishing. He is known to audiences in the US as a brilliant speaker and an excellent music educator.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Biographien, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781636988238 |
| ISBN-10: | 1636988237 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Zak, Vladimir |
| Hersteller: | Morgan James Publishing |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 229 x 152 x 19 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Vladimir Zak |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.04.2026 |
| Gewicht: | 0,515 kg |
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