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Ronald Stevenson with Dmitri Shostakovich
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Ronald Stevenson with Dmitri Shostakovich
Ronald Stevenson (left, b 1928), British composer, looking at a musical score with the Soviet Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). The score is of Stevenson's large-scale composition for solo piano, entitled Passacaglia on DSCH, which he dedicated to Shostakovich, and presented a copy of the score to him at the 1962 Edinburgh Festival. Date: 1962
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1962 1975 Composer Composition Copy Dedicated Dmitri Edinburgh Festival Glasses Piano Presented Ronald Scale Score Shostakovich Solo Soviet Stevenson Ussr 1928 Musical Passacaglia
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This print captures a moment of musical history as British composer Ronald Stevenson and Soviet Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich engage in deep conversation over a musical score. Stevenson, with his intense gaze and Shostakovich, with his signature glasses, are engrossed in the intricacies of Stevenson's large-scale composition for solo piano, titled Passacaglia on DSCH.
The significance of this meeting is evident as Stevenson dedicated this masterpiece to Shostakovich and presented him with a copy of the score at the prestigious 1962 Edinburgh Festival. The bond between these two musical giants is palpable in this image, showcasing their mutual respect and admiration for each other's work.
As we delve into the details of this photograph, we are transported back to a time when music was not just notes on paper but an expression of profound emotions and ideas. The collaboration between these two composers transcends borders and ideologies, reminding us that music has the power to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures.
In an era marked by political tensions, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the universal language of music that can bridge divides and create lasting connections. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of both Ronald Stevenson and Dmitri Shostakovich in shaping the landscape of modern classical music.
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