Alfred Schnittke / by Alexander Ivashkin.
| Author/creator | Ivashkin, Alexander |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Phaidon Press, 1996. |
| Description | 240 pages : illustrations, music, portraits ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | 20th-century composers 20th-century composers. ^A683695 |
| Contents | From Engels to Vienna, 1934-48 -- Back to Soviet Russia, 1948-53 -- Becoming a professional, 1953-8 -- Khrushchev's thaw, 1958-64 -- Towards a new style, 1964-72 -- Velvet depth of meaning, 1972-9 -- A Christian composing, 1979-85 -- The battle against illness, 1985-95 -- Epilogue -- Classified list of works. |
| Abstract | The first ever book to be published in English about the momentous Russian composer Alfred Schnittke (1934-98), this extensive biography presents a fascinating portrait of a man whose musical output was inextricably linked to the strictures of life in the Soviet Union. His music - a strong reflection of Russian cultural and social traditions, and underlying mentality--enjoys tremendous popularity in his own country, and increasingly on an international level. The author gives a detailed and admiring discussion of Schnittke's music and his theories, arguing that the various stylistic elements in his works--his characteristic polystylism--may be perceived as part of a new, more universal musical language. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-227), discography and index. |
| ISBN | 0714831697 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S276 I93 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |