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This study critically examines the final four operas of Prokofiev, highlighting his significance as a leading composer during Stalin's Soviet Union. It provides contextual insights into the political and cultural environment of the time, exploring how these operas reflect the complexities of artistic expression under a repressive regime. Through detailed analysis, the work sheds light on Prokofiev's innovative techniques and thematic choices, offering a deeper understanding of his contributions to opera and the challenges he faced as an artist.
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Prokofiev's Soviet Operas, Nathan Seinen
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nathan Seinen
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 270
- ISBN13
- 9781107088788
- Series
- Music since 1900
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- This study critically examines the final four operas of Prokofiev, highlighting his significance as a leading composer during Stalin's Soviet Union. It provides contextual insights into the political and cultural environment of the time, exploring how these operas reflect the complexities of artistic expression under a repressive regime. Through detailed analysis, the work sheds light on Prokofiev's innovative techniques and thematic choices, offering a deeper understanding of his contributions to opera and the challenges he faced as an artist.