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Book SynopsisSuitable for pianists wishing to play Shostakovich's work as well as for listeners, this work studies Shostakovich's largest work for piano, the "Twenty-Four Preludes and Fugues, Opus 87". It describes the cultural contexts in which Shostakovich composed, and relates the cycle to numerous piano works (by Bach, Hindemith, and others).
Trade Review"Mazullo knows how to empower a performer’s analytical and imaginative drive. [...He] brings the music to life as a veritable carnival of expression, and gives listeners and performers the means to sample, test, question, connect, refine, judge, and endlessly reconsider all the kinds of expression that the work offers. What a joy this is!" —James Parakilas, Bates College "An outstanding piece of work—illuminating, attractively written [...and] stimulating. It is a book that will be welcomed by scholars of Russian music, readers interested in the cultural life of the Soviet Union, and interested listeners to a remarkable body of repertory."—Michael Steinberg
“Written with great style and flair . . . a compelling and cogent case for the art of Shostakovich.”—John Rego,
Notes -- John Rego * Notes *
"Clear and convincing . . . there is much information articulated here that is useful for most readers who are interested in tackling the mysterious puzzle of Shostakovich's style."—Kori Bond,
Clavier Companion -- Kori Bond * Clavier Companion *
