Hulme, a jet engine designer and dance-band trumpeter who has published articles and recording notes on Dmitri Shostakovich, catalogs all known musical compositions by the Russian composer. The
catalog lists about 175 major works, presented chronologically and by opus number, their titles and subtitles, dates of composition, instrumentation, form, and duration; information on
dedications and premieres; arrangements by the composer and others; publication details; notes on bibliographical references and the location of the autograph score; and fully detailed listings
of recordings and videos. Indexes are by name and composition, and appendices include lists of film, radio, TV, and theater productions; abandoned and obscure works; and the monogram DSCH and
the motif in his compositions. This edition includes a chronological chart of his works and historical events, new recordings, and some photos. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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