George Sviridov. Leningrad pages of life and creativity. Monograph. Emelyanova M.E.

The book is dedicated to the Leningrad period of the life and work of the great Russian composer of the 20th century Georgy Vasilyevich Sviridov. The initial stage of the composer’s creative biography is first considered in the historical and cultural context of the era, in inextricable connection with the cultural atmosphere of the city, its musical life and the creative environment of outstanding composers and teachers. The scientific value of the publication is due to numerous archival sources, most of which are first introduced into scientific circulation. The book is richly illustrated, for the first time many documents and letters from the personal archive of G.V. Sviridov are published.

The book is addressed to a wide range of readers, including humanitarians, professional musicians, music lovers, student youth and is designed to help It is better to realize the true scale of the creative personality of Sviridov, to more deeply understand the versatility of his works, their rooting in cultural tradition and at the same time include the most pressing problems of our time.