Brian Moynahan. Leningrado Asedio Y Sinfonia (r... -

Moynahan examines how the city was simultaneously "starved by Hitler" and "terrorized by Stalin". He weaves together the horrors of the German siege with the ongoing repression of the Soviet NKVD .

The book highlights how music served as a "rare beacon of light" for the starving population. Shostakovich’s symphony is portrayed as a testament to the human spirit amidst unimaginable suffering. Brian Moynahan. Leningrado Asedio y sinfonia (r...

In his book , Brian Moynahan provides a harrowing account of the 872-day Nazi blockade of Leningrad during World War II. The narrative centers on Dmitri Shostakovich and the creation of his Seventh Symphony , which became a defiant symbol of survival against both German starvation and Stalinist terror. Key Themes and Narrative Moynahan examines how the city was simultaneously "starved

The narrative culminates in the August 9, 1942 premiere in the besieged city. Performed by a scrounged orchestra of weakened survivors and soldiers, the broadcast was meant to show the world that the city refused to die. Critical Reception Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Shostakovich’s symphony is portrayed as a testament to