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Review of 'The Sound of Utopia' Explores Stalin's Persecution of Musicians

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Review of 'The Sound of Utopia' Explores Stalin's Persecution of Musicians

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  • 'The Sound of Utopia' by Michel Krielaars details the precarious fate of musicians during Stalin's reign, where artistic approval brought both rewards and severe penalties.
  • The book highlights the tragic stories of composers like Sergei Prokofiev and Vsevolod Zaderatsky, who faced violence and suppression for their art.
  • Krielaars, who lived in Moscow, uses interviews with descendants of these musicians to piece together their legacies.
  • Many artists were condemned under ambiguous laws, leading to imprisonment or death due to Stalin's changing tastes.
  • As Krielaars notes, Russian music continues to be politically manipulated, echoing Stalin's oppressive tactics in contemporary conflicts.

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