About this title: Until the publication of "Testimony", the memoirs he dictated to journalist Solomon Volkov, few doubted that Dmitri Shostakovich was a son of the Russian Revolution, whose music celebrated its triumphs, and who devoted his life to the ideals of socialist humanism and internationalism. This biography of Shostakovich repudiates reservations about ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Date Published: 1990-12
ISBN-13:9781555530891ISBN:1555530893
Description: Good. Library discard without dustjacket has tag taped to spine, stamp and pencil notes on title page, no other marks. Black covers show light corner wear. Pages bright, clean. Binding tight. G+ In stock and ready for immediate shipment. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Northeastern
Date Published: 1990-11-15
ISBN-13:9781555530891ISBN:1555530893
Description: Like New. Beautiful like new book, no markings, has one corner ding from shelving. MendoPower Employment Services will immediately and carefully pack this book in high-quality bubble lined, envelopes. Then we send you a confirmation e-mail. We appreciate your business and welcome any questions. read more
Description: Boston: Northeastern University Press 1990 339 pages, 6 3/8 x 9 1/2, hardcover in dust jacket CONDITION: VERY GOOD, trace of shelf wear o/w an excellent copy, near fine condition in very good dj (light edge wear & a couple of abraded or nibbled holes on folded flap edge) read more
Edition: First Edition (First Printing)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Northeastern Univ Press, Boston
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9781555530891ISBN:1555530893
Description: VG in VG jacket. Hardcover in dust jacket. Subtitle on d.j. reads "Loyal Stalinist or Scornful Dissident? " Until 1979 the Soviet Union's official composer was considered a staunch supporter of Stalin. Then "Testimony, " ostensibly Shostakovich's memoirs as related to Solomon Volkov, showed the composer in the role of dissident. This is the first important biographical work to take "Testimony" into account. MacDonald works to dispel the mystery surrounding the composer, his music, and the ... read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Northeastern University Press, Z4
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9781555530891ISBN:1555530893
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1555530893. Hardcover. 8vo. Northeastern University Press. 1990. 339 pgs. DJ in excellent shape with no tears present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. No wear present to the boards. Z4; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 339 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Northeastern University Press, Boston
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780192840264ISBN:0192840266
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Nice clean book in fine condition lacking the dustwrapper. ***** " This is a really fresh approach to the life and works of the great Russian composer--the first extended one since Solomon Volkov's highly controversial Testimony years ago, which showed Shostakovich (1906-1975), apparently in his own words, to have been an unhappy rebel against Stalinism. MacDonald, an English musicologist and composer, goes even further. Taking the Volkov quotes as his base, and ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780192840264ISBN:0192840266
Description: Good. Our aim is to create an overall satisfying buying experience for our customers through the provision of affordable books and a personalized approach to customer service. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781845950644ISBN:184595064X
Description: New. Since the posthumous publication in 1979 of alleged memoirs by Shostakovich, the controversy about the composer and his music has escalated. This book presents the case for the dissident view, arguing that the meaning of the composer's music cannot be... read more
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Description: We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Who was Dmitri Shostakovich? The USSR's official figurehead composer and son of the revolution that brought the Soviet state into being, or a secret dissident whose contempt for the totalitarian regime was scathing? Perhaps both? Since the posthumous publication in 1979 of alleged memoirs by ... read more
Description: Good. 1555530893 Ex-library book with usual markings. Clean text. SATISF GNTD + SHIPS W/IN 24 HRS. Ships in a padded envelope with free tracking. 63, 368. read more
Description: We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. Who was Dmitri Shostakovich? The USSR's official figurehead composer and son of the revolution that brought the Soviet state into being, or a secret dissident whose contempt for the totalitarian regime was scathing? Perhaps both? Since the posthumous publication in 1979 of alleged memoirs by Shostakovich, ... read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9781555530891ISBN:1555530893
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. Ex-library hardcover. The pages are clean. The binding is tight. Mylar over dust jacket with library stickers. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 339 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
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