{"product_id":"shostakovich-and-the-jews-9781636988238","title":"Shostakovich and the Jews?","description":"One of the most authoritative and personal guides to the music of Dmitri Shostakovich.Written by world-renowned musician and musicologist Vladimir Zak-who knew Shostakovich personally--\u003ci\u003eShostakovich and the Jews\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rare insider's perspective on the composer's life, music, and the subtle presence of Jewish motifs throughout his work.Classical music lovers will\u003cul\u003eBe transported to the most turbulent chapters of Soviet history, witnessing Shostakovich's artistic development amid the terrors of Stalin's regimeFollow the author's journey through the Soviet era, encountering major historical and cultural figures along the wayDiscover the depth and nuance of Shostakovich's musical language, including his coded messages, speech patterns, and stylistic choicesExplore connections between Shostakovich's work and the music of Eastern European Jews, as well as broader currents in world music\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eStructured as a mosaic of essays, diary-like reflections, and philosophical musings, \u003ci\u003eShostakovich and the Jews\u003c\/i\u003e invites those interested in classical music to start anywhere and follow their curiosity. Some chapters unfold like cinematic short stories--perfect for fiction lovers and screenwriters--while others offer deep insight for musicians and serious listeners.Whether new to Shostakovich or a seasoned admirer, every reader will come away with a richer understanding of his genius.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636988238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d","brand":"Vladimir Zak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403573817525,"sku":"9781636988238","price":22.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_043e4bfc-b7f3-4cda-9dec-0d8f74de2647.jpg?v=1774969772","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/shostakovich-and-the-jews-9781636988238","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}