Shostakovich - Preludes And Fugues Op 87 Volume 2 (13-24) Piano Book

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Dmitri Shostakovich - Preludes And Fugues Op 87 Volume 2 (13-24) Piano Book

Dmitri Shostakovich's Preludes and Fugues Op. 87 Volume 2 (Nos. 13-24) is a significant collection for solo piano, showcasing Shostakovich's mastery and innovation. Inspired by Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, this set was composed in 1951 and dedicated to Tatiana Nikolayeva, the winner of a piano competition Shostakovich judged.

These 12 preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys reflect Shostakovich's blend of classical structure with modern techniques. This edition offers the second half of this monumental work, making it a vital resource for pianists exploring 20th-century repertoire. 94 pages.

Pieces Include:

• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 13 in F sharp major
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 14 in E flat minor
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 15 in D flat major
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 16 in B flat minor
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 17 in A flat major
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 18 in F minor
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 19 in E flat major
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 20 in C minor
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 21 in B flat major
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 22 in G minor
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 23 in F major
• Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue for piano, Op. 87 No. 24 in D minor

Who Was Dmitri Shostakovich?

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) was a Russian composer and pianist, and one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century. His work spans a broad range of genres, including symphonies, string quartets, concerti, and film music. Shostakovich was born in St. Petersburg and showed prodigious talent as a pianist and composer from a young age. He entered the Petrograd Conservatory at the age of thirteen, where he studied piano and composition.

His life and career were deeply affected by the political climate in the Soviet Union. His relationship with the Soviet government, particularly with Joseph Stalin, was complex and often fraught with peril. After initially enjoying the state's endorsement, Shostakovich fell out of favour in 1936 when his opera "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" was criticised as being "formalist" and "bourgeois," initiating a period of official denunciation and scrutiny. This made life precarious for the composer, who was in constant fear for not only his career but also his life and the lives of his family and friends.