Shostakovich's Music for Piano Solo

"This excellent, comprehensive study of Shostakovich's piano music is a gift to performers and teachers. . . . Highly recommended."—Choice

"Moshevich's book is a much needed comprehensive study as well as a guide to learning how to perform Shostakovich's solo piano music. . . . With curious details, such as Shostakovich's being a devoted soccer fan. . . , Moshevich enlivens the otherwise specialized focus of her book, and turns it into a must-have for every music school library."—Music Reference Services Qtly

"A valuable addition to the literature on Shostakovich. Moshevich provides a broad analysis of Shostakovich's piano solos, descriptions of the unique characters, imaginative images to guide pianists, and practical suggestions to bring out the salient features."—Read Gainsford, Florida State University