Question by Street Spirit: What Russian writers are usually studied at school in Europe or US? I am Russian myself living in Russia, and would like to know if Russian literature has its place in study programs overseas. What particular works do you … [Read more...] about What Russian writers are studied at school in Europe or US?
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Why did Marc Chagall’s wife die?
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What is the best collection of sergei rachmaninoff preludes?
Question by Alex M: What is the best collection of rachmaninoff preludes? I'm just wondering which edition to buy seeing as it will last me for the rest of my life. Are there any recent ones worth knowing about? Thanks Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What is the best collection of sergei rachmaninoff preludes?
Is there chekhov’s three sisters on video?
Question by Cleo: chekhov's three sisters on video? anybody know of a good movie version or play recording of the chekhov play three sisters? i've only read the play and would love to see it performed. there's one version available on amazon but … [Read more...] about Is there chekhov’s three sisters on video?
Which Russian song best expresses the Russian soul?
Question by Sisyphus: Which Russian song best expresses the soul of Russia? 1. Volga boatman. 2. Stenska razin. 3. Katyushka, or 4. Troika Or something else? (These are songs that automatically come to my mind when I think of Russia). Answers and … [Read more...] about Which Russian song best expresses the Russian soul?
How did the Russian Avant-garde music affect the subsequent composers?
Question by Mr Hobojo: How did the reception of Russian Avant-garde music (1917-1927) affect the subsequent generation of composers? Regarding the treatment of early soviet modernist composers (Roslavets, Lourie, Prokofiev...) and their ideals, how … [Read more...] about How did the Russian Avant-garde music affect the subsequent composers?
Why so many great Russian Composers?
Question by Joel: Why are there so many great Russian Composers? When I think of Russian music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, I think of lush, romantic, long melodies or a rigid emotional intensity in some cases, but in every case such … [Read more...] about Why so many great Russian Composers?