Day 302: Shostakovich
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Vienna 1971—A Student Journal
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Day
302 — Shostakovich
30-May-1972
(Dienstag–Tue.)
TRANSCRIPT
Nothing new.
Saw Milan Horvat conduct. Not bad. Shostakovich.
First Symphony. I always thought he was in the
traditional school, but he is very interesting and is
an interesting bridge to contemporary music.
REFLECTIONS
Shostakovich.
Today
is Symphony
No. 1 from
Dmitri Shostakovich. I learn that Shostakovich,
although often traditional, has leanings towards
contemporary music. His compositional style often
shows influences of different and eclectic musical
styles. Quick-shifting tonal harmonies is another
signature trait. Below are some links, including an
interesting video of him playing piano c. 1934.
Who is Milan Horvat? See link below.
Links:
Shostakovich on
Wikipedia
Symphony No. 1
on
Wikipedia
Shostoakovich playing
piano on
YouTube (an actual video of Shostakovich in 1934)
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, Mvt.
II on
YouTube
Milan Horvat on
Wikipedia
John
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