Bibliograph

Such freedom, if only musical, unofficial Soviet music during the thaw, Peter J. Schmelz

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Such freedom, if only musical, unofficial Soviet music during the thaw, Peter J. Schmelz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-374) and index

Illustrations

musicillustrationsfacsimiles

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Such freedom, if only musical

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

228631666

Responsibility statement

Peter J. Schmelz

Sub title

unofficial Soviet music during the thaw

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The dam bursts : the first and second conservatories -- Andrey Volkonsky and the beginnings of unofficial music -- From young to unofficial : Denisov's Sun of the Incas -- Unofficial venues, performers, and audiences -- From abstraction to mimesis, from control to freedom : Pärt, Schnittke, Silvestrov, and Gubaidulina -- Denisov's Laments, Volkonsky's Rejoinder -- Conclusion : the farewell symphony -- Epilogue. Reflections on memory and nostalgia -- App. A. Birthdates for principal interviewees -- App. B. Transcript of Glenn Gould's comments at his Moscow lecture-recital -- App. C. Pronunciation guide

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