Description: This book will be an invaluable resource for students, pedagogues, and performers of Shostakovich's piano solos.
Review Quotes:
"This excellent, comprehensive study of Shostakovich's piano music is a gift to performers and teachers. . . . Highly recommended."--Choice
"Moshevich's book is a much needed comprehensive study as well as a guide to learning how to perform Shostakovich's solo piano music. . . . With curious details, such as Shostakovich's being a devoted soccer fan. . ., Moshevich enlivens the otherwise specialized focus of her book, and turns it into a must-have for every music school library."--Music Reference Services Qtly
"A valuable addition to the literature on Shostakovich. Moshevich provides a broad analysis of Shostakovich's piano solos, descriptions of the unique characters, imaginative images to guide pianists, and practical suggestions to bring out the salient features."--Read Gainsford, Florida State University