Shostakovich A Life Remembered

" While 'Shostakovich: A Life Remembered' makes great strides toward a more complete understanding of the composer, its plan has definite drawbacks. Much of what we learn about Shostakovich is learned many times over: his frightening rapidity of composition; his biting, satirical sense of humor; his devotion to his family; and his great respect for the musical tradition which he sought to both continue and transform. We leave the book with a very complete picture of the man and the world which he sought to portray-but perhaps this is at the cost of a deeper understanding of the music itself.Wilson, Elizabeth is the author of 'Shostakovich A Life Remembered' with ISBN 9780691044651 and ISBN 0691044651.