Music Behind the Iron Curtain - Weinberg and His Polish Contemporaries

Mieczyslaw Weinberg's music has been undergoing a revival since his death; this book explains his music in the context of Cold War Polish-Soviet cultural relations. It will appeal to scholars of East European music and cultural identity, as well as audiences who have been intrigued by the composer's music.

List of contents

1. Weinberg in Warsaw; 2. The war; 3. Socialist realism and socrealizm; 4. Avant-garde(s); 5. Return and retreat; 6. Late style(s); Conclusion.

About the author

Daniel Elphick is a musicologist and researcher writing on East-European music and music analysis. He has published articles on Shostakovich and music analysis and is a regular speaker at international musicology and music analysis conferences. Daniel has taught at Royal Holloway, University of London and Goldsmiths, University of London, as well as the University of Manchester.

Summary

Mieczyslaw Weinberg's music has been undergoing a revival since his death; this book explains his music in the context of Cold War Polish-Soviet cultural relations. It will appeal to scholars of East European music and cultural identity, as well as audiences who have been intrigued by the composer's music.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Elphick, Daniel (Royal Holloway Elphick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9781108737760
• ISBN: 978-1-108-73776-0
• No. of pages: 316
• Series: Music in Context
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music history; European History, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, HISTORY / Europe / General, MUSIC / History & Criticism, 20th Century, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Jewish, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, MUSIC / Religious / Jewish, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Jewish Studies, Music reviews & criticism, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Composers and songwriters, Music reviews and criticism, 20th Century & Contemporary Classical Music, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Social groups: religious groups and communities