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Oxford University Press Shostakovich and Stalinist Cinema (1936-1953) - Oxford Music

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This second volume by Joan Titus examines Dmitry Shostakovich's pivotal role as a film composer during late Stalinism, building on her earlier exploration of his Soviet cinema work. Drawing from archival materials and period press sources, Titus provides detailed musical analysis of eighteen film scores while contextualising them within the complex socio-cultural landscape of 1936-1953 Soviet cinema. The study explores how Shostakovich navigated the demands of the Soviet film industry during one of its most politically turbulent eras, offering insights into both the composer's artistic development and the broader relationship between music, cinema, and state ideology under Stalin's rule. This volume combines rigorous musicological examination with historical context to illuminate a crucial period in twentieth-century film music.

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Explores Shostakovich's evolution as a Soviet film composer between 1936 and 1953, a pivotal era in his career.

Provides in-depth musical analysis of eighteen film scores composed during the Stalinist period.

Draws on archival materials and contemporaneous press sources to document historical context and contemporary reception.

Examines how Shostakovich navigated Soviet film industry politics and cultural pressures during late Stalinism.

Part of the Oxford Music/Media series, combining musicological scholarship with media studies perspectives.

Second volume in Joan Titus's comprehensive study of Shostakovich's cinema work, following her first volume on his early years.

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Release Date
22 April 2025
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18 October 2024

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