Musical Icons: A Theological Reflection on Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” Symphony
This article provides a theological reflection on Shostakovich’s Seventh, or “Leningrad,” Symphony. Investigating the historical context and composer intentions that lie behind the work, together with the now famous story of its premier, performed by starving musicians in the besieged city of Lening...
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2014
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Religion and the arts
Year: 2014, Volume: 18, Issue: 4, Pages: 521-542 |
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