Title
Story Of A Friendship: The Letters Of Dmitry Shostakovich To Isaak Glikman, 19411975-used
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
After Considerable Hesitation And Soulsearching I Have Decided To Publish The Letters Dmitry Dmitriyevich Shostakovich Wrote To Me. This Choice By The Composer'S Close Friend Isaak Glikman Brought The Tormented Feelings Of The Musical Genius Into Public View. Now Those Feelings Resound In The First Substantial Collection Of Shostakovich'S Letters To Appear In English.From The Early 1930S Until His Death In 1975 Shostakovich Wrote Regularly To Glikman, A Leningrad Theater Critic And Historian. The 288 Letters Included In This Volume Began In 1941, At The Time Of Operation Barbarossa And The Composition Of The Controversial (Leningrad) Symphony No. 7, And Continue Until 1974, By Which Time Shostakovich Was Too Frail To Write. Glikman'S Extensive Introduction Explains That The Earlier Letters Were Lostpresumably Left Behind When Both Men Were Evacuated From Besieged Leningrad. In His Account Of Those Years, Glikman Relates Personal Details Of The Composer'S Life During The Height Of The Stalinist Terror, Including Shostakovich'S Response To The Public Humiliation Inflicted By The Regime After The Premiere Of His Opera Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk.Taken Together, The Letters And Glikman'S Fascinating Commentary Form A Portrait Of A Complex And Acutely Sensitive Personality Endowed With Enormous Moral Integrity, Humanity, Compassion, And A Sharp, Often Selfdeprecating, Sense Of Humor. The Book Recounts Some Of The Most Pivotal Episodes Of Shostakovich'S Life, Including The Long Withdrawal Of The Symphony No. 4, The Regime'S 1948 Attacks On The Composer, His Subsequent Trips To The United States And Other Western Countries, His Frame Of Mind Upon Joining The Communist Party In 1960, His Reactions To The Music Of His Contemporaries, And His Composition Of The Devastating Late Symphonies And Final String Quartets.The Battles Over The Politics Of Dmitry Shostakovich And His Music Continue With Undiminished Vehemence, And Story Of A Friendship Is Sure To Occasion Still More Argument. At The Same Time, The Book Provides A Unique Opportunity Better To Understand The Man And His Music, On The One Hand, And The Regime That Alternately Hailed And Reviled Him, On The Other.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Story of a Friendship'? A: The main theme of 'Story of a Friendship' revolves around the personal and artistic relationship between Dmitry Shostakovich and Isaak Glikman, highlighting Shostakovich's experiences during the Stalinist era through his letters.
- Q: How many letters are included in this book? A: The book contains 288 letters written by Dmitry Shostakovich to Isaak Glikman, covering a period from 1941 to 1975.
- Q: What historical events are discussed in the letters? A: The letters discuss significant historical events such as Operation Barbarossa, the composition of the Leningrad Symphony no. 7, and Shostakovich's experiences during the Stalinist Terror.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with classical music? A: Yes, the book provides insightful commentary and context, making it accessible for readers who may not have extensive knowledge of classical music or Shostakovich's works.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Story of a Friendship' published? A: The book was published on October 8, 2001.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Who wrote the introduction for the book? A: The introduction was written by Isaak Glikman, who provides context and personal insights into the letters.
- Q: How does the book contribute to understanding Shostakovich's life? A: The book offers a unique perspective on Shostakovich's personal struggles, artistic challenges, and responses to political pressures, providing a deeper understanding of his life and music.
- Q: What is the total page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 416 pages.