Leningrad's modernists : studies in composition and musical thought, 1917-1932

Journal/Book: American university studies. Series XX, Fine arts ; vol. 31. 1998; New York. Peter Lang. xiv, 301.

Note: 96006615 /mn David Haas. Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.) originally presented under title: Form and line in the music and musical thought of Leningrad, 1917-1932. Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-292) and index. Background and biographies -- In search of a Leningrad school of composition -- Boris Asafyev and the form-as-process aesthetic -- Vladimir Shcherbachyov and the new pedagogy at the Conservatory -- Shcherbachyov's nonet, op. 10 : improvisation, schema, and process -- Shcherbachyov's Second symphony : symphonic apocalypse on themes from Aleksandr Blok -- Shostakovich's First symphony : process and a symphonic schema -- Shostakovich's symphonic dedication to October : a tribute to the Revolution and revolutionary theater -- Popov's Septet, op. 2 : episodes from Leningrad's musical life.

Keyword(s): Asafev, B. V. 1884-1949 Criticism and interpretation.. Shcherbachev, V. 1889-1952 Criticism and interpretation.. Shostakovich, Dmitrii Dmitrievich, 1906-1975.. Popov, Gavriil Nikolaevich, 1904-1972.. Music Russia (Federation) Saint Petersburg 20th century History and criticism.. Music Instruction and study Russia (Federation) Saint Petersburg History.

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