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Shostakovich and Stalin
Shostakovich and Stalin: The Extraordinary Relationship Between the Great Composer and the Brutal Dictator | Solomon Volkov
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Presents the often tumultuous relationship between Shostakovich and Stalin, with Shostakovich striving to remain true to his musical ideals, at the same that he had to deal with the machinations and instability of Stalin.
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An absolutely astonishing account of the relationship between one of the world's most talented composers and one of it's most vile dictators.

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The entire story around Stalin and Shostakovich is so fascinating.