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Music Embraces Despair: Why Shostakovich's Music Rescues the Human Heart

Music Embraces Despair: Why Shostakovich's Music Rescues the Human Heart

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Music Embraces Despair: Why Shostakovich's Music Rescues the Human Heart

This profound Japanese book delves into the powerful relationship between music, despair, and the human spirit, specifically through the lens of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. It explores how Shostakovich's compositions, often created amidst political turmoil and personal struggle, have the unique ability to accompany listeners through their darkest moments and ultimately offer a path to emotional salvation. The author investigates the philosophical and psychological dimensions of his work, pondering why Shostakovich's melodies resonate so deeply and provide comfort to the human heart. This title, published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha, offers a deep dive into the redemptive power of classical music. Note: The text is entirely in Japanese. Brand New Japanese Edition.

ISBN 9784309256863 · ISBN-10 4309256864

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