Stalin destroyed most of the russian culture. Shostakovich is one of those who managed to survive after withdrawing some works. Prokofiev left Russia before it became USSR and made most of its carreer in Europe and the US before coming back to USSR (great mistake, he had to conform too). Communism and Nazism were extremely similar in their treatment of arts like music. Dumbing it down and make it serve the regime interests.
Stalin and the early socialism also enabled gread composers like Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Aram Chatchaturian etc. Despite two very hard war Russia became as USSR the leading power in culture, Science, industry etc. When capitalism in 1929 decleared a world crisis, USSR had over 20 percent growth rate! The capitalists had to create the German NAZIs, the Italian and spanish faschists to stop, actually kill Socialism in whole Europe, especially the USSR.
Stalin destroyed most of the russian culture. Shostakovich is one of those who managed to survive after withdrawing some works. Prokofiev left Russia before it became USSR and made most of its carreer in Europe and the US before coming back to USSR (great mistake, he had to conform too). Communism and Nazism were extremely similar in their treatment of arts like music. Dumbing it down and make it serve the regime interests.
lesage25 2 years ago
Comment removed
lesage25 2 years ago
Love that trumpet solo
EstefanDedalus 3 years ago 3
Stalin and the early socialism also enabled gread composers like Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Aram Chatchaturian etc. Despite two very hard war Russia became as USSR the leading power in culture, Science, industry etc. When capitalism in 1929 decleared a world crisis, USSR had over 20 percent growth rate! The capitalists had to create the German NAZIs, the Italian and spanish faschists to stop, actually kill Socialism in whole Europe, especially the USSR.
edgar0001 3 years ago
Take that Stalin!!A hit of Shostakovich!And there is more with tenth symphony!
ArturoAlejandroS 3 years ago
you look so passionate!
ashlielaurensmith 4 years ago